Dessert for 12
Apple Carrot Bundt Cake
This spiced Bundt cake layers apples, carrots, pecans, and cream cheese, then finishes with a warm brown sugar glaze.
$3.98for 4 servings
$1.00 per serving$3.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.94 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oilFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups diced apples
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350°F and coat a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking oil.
- Beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg until smooth for the filling.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, oil, and 3 eggs, then stir in flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, salt, and baking soda.
- Fold the apples, carrots, and pecans into the batter, then pour half into the pan, add the filling, and cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the center reaches 160°F, then cool for 15 minutes.
- Cook the brown sugar, butter, and cream in a small saucepan for 3 minutes, stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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