Everyday Recipes

Carrot Cake with Coconut and Dulce de Leche

EL MEJOR NIDO
Carrot Cake with Coconut and Dulce de Leche
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
50 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
16 servings

This carrot cake makes a wonderful Easter dessert. The presentation is made even more beautiful by topping with toasted shredded coconut and filling the center of the cake with chocolate eggs.

Carrot Cake with Coconut and Dulce de Leche is an irresistible treat that will elevate your Easter brunch. This festive dessert from Official LA LECHERA® combines the moist texture of traditional carrot cake with a flavorful twist. Crowned with toasted shredded coconut and packed with rich, decadent chocolate eggs in the center, this cake is both visually stunning and delectable.

The carrot cake is enhanced by the creamy sweetness of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche, adding an extra layer of indulgence to every bite. Additionally, the cake is infused with NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk, making it irresistibly moist and creamy.

Perfect for an Easter Brunch Menu or any celebration, this dessert is not only delicious but also versatile, fitting seamlessly into any seasonal or family gathering. Despite its gourmet appearance, it remains an easy recipe, suitable for all skill levels, making it the ideal choice for any home baker. The intricate balance of flavors ensures that this carrot cake will be a memorable addition to your holiday traditions.

Ingredients

Step 1

Spray 9-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using 1 cup evaporated milk, oil and eggs.

Step 3

Stir in carrots, pineapple and nuts. Pour into prepared 9-inch Bundt pan.

Step 4

Bake for 45 minutes or until small knife inserted in cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 45 minutes. Unmold onto a large plate or tray.

Step 5

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add shredded coconut and toast, stirring frequently, until coconut begins to brown. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Pour dulce de leche over top of cake. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add 1 tablespoon evaporated milk to frosting and stir until frosting thins.

Step 8

Frost top surface of cake with cream cheese frosting. Top with toasted coconut and decorate with foil wrapped chocolate eggs by placing them in center of bundt cake.

Tips:

Substitute spice cake mix with yellow cake mix plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg. If NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche is not available in a bottle, warm canned dulce de leche and stir in 1 tablespoon of NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Fat Free Milk to thin consistency.

Ingredients

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