Carrot Cake Gone a Little Tropical and Absolutely Unsupervised
This carrot cake packed its bags hit the islands and came back with attitude. Sweet meets wild in a dessert that feels like vacation and poor decisions. It is moist bold and just unpredictable enough to make you question every other boring dessert you have ever trusted
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 bottle (2.5fl oz) Peppers of Key West Tropical Rum, Pineapple & Raisin Hot Sauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
Frosting:
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
Directions:
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- Beat white sugar, oil, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 4 Tbsp Peppers of Key West Tropical Rum, Pineapple & Raisin Hot Sauce together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir in carrots, then fold in 1 cup pecans.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Beat confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Frost cooled cake. Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this carrot cake different?
It brings a tropical twist with bold sweet heat, especially when paired with Peppers of Key West Tropical Rum, Pineapple & Raisin Hot Sauce.
Is this dessert spicy?
It has a subtle kick depending on how much Peppers of Key West Tropical Rum, Pineapple & Raisin Hot Sauce you use.
Can I adjust the flavor intensity?
Yes, you can easily control the sweetness and heat level by adjusting the amount of sauce.
Is this good for special occasions?
Absolutely. It is perfect for Easter, gatherings, or anytime you want something unique.
What does the sauce add to the cake?
It enhances the tropical flavor with a mix of sweetness and mild heat.
