Breakfast for 9
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
Shredded carrots and cinnamon bake into a tender coffee cake topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble.
Typical price
$2.34for 4 servings
$0.59 per serving$2.34 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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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Syrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat 1/2 cup butter with the granulated sugar, then beat in the eggs and shredded carrots.
- Stir the dry mixture into the carrot mixture, spread the batter in the pan, and smooth the top.
- Mix the remaining butter with the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the batter and bake for 32 to 38 minutes, until the center is firm.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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