Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
6 oz. Greek yogurt
4 eggs
¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 ½ cups carrots - shredded
½ cup walnuts - finely chopped
2 ½ cups flour - sifted
3 tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup warm water
Chocolate Drizzle with Chopped Walnuts:
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Handful walnuts - finely chopped
Handful chocolate pieces
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons milk
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
For the Cake:
Combine sugar and butter in mixer and blend until creamy. Add yogurt, eggs (one at a time), extract and spices and continue to blend. Gradually stir in the shredded carrots and chopped nuts. Combine sifted flour with baking powder and add to the batter along with the warm water.
Pour batter into a butter bundt pan and bake 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
Chocolate Drizzle with Chopped Walnuts:
In a small saucepan, on low heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, chocolate pieces, flour and milk.
When the chocolate is melted add the finely chopped nuts and drizzle over cooled cake.
This cake is very moist and a perfect partner for coffee or tea.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
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Mary says
This sounds like a perfect fall dessert or snack. I love the flavors that you've used here and know that I would really enjoy a slice of it. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Gillette says
Yummyness...!!! Even though I haven't tried any Carrot Cake before, I love bundt cakes! Topped with chocolate... wow!!! Love it!!!
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Debbie says
A nice twist from the usual carrot cake.....cannot resist anything with chocolate!
Kim says
I love this different carrot cake! Have a nice friday!
Mania says
What a lovely cake!! I found your blog and I liked it very much!! I will follow you!! Best regards!!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Yum, I love carrot cake and also bundt cakes so this is perfect! It does look super moist - I use a ton of Greek yogurt - it seems to add a delicious touch to so many recipes!
Ξανθή says
with chocolate it's even more tasty!!!
Good morning!!!have a nice week-end
Sutapa says
Your cake will perfectly pair with my evening coffee and your chocolate drizzle with chopped walnut make it more yummy!
Gemma Olivia says
I love carrot cake Catherine!
I usually bake one that has a smooth icing made with Philadelphia (or other cream cheese) and it's delicious, but I want to try yours because it looks gorgeous!