Last Updated on February 3, 2023
Today, we’re going to be taking a look at a carrot cake recipe using yellow cake mix. While cakes are generally easy to make from scratch, sometimes you just simply don’t have the time. And this is when a box of yellow cake mix comes in handy. Yellow cake mix typically only requires eggs and water, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a shortcut to creating the perfect cake. Carrot cake is ideal for just about any occasion and is one of my favorite cakes of all time. Let’s take a closer look at a carrot cake recipe using yellow cake mix.
What is Carrot Cake?
You’ll likely already be familiar with carrot cake, but if not, it really is exactly as it sounds. A sponge cake that has carrots added into the mix. There’s often a range of spices and nuts added to the batter. This can include (but is not limited to):
- pecans
- walnuts
- cinnamon
- ginger
- ground spice
Cream cheese frosting is usually added to carrot cake too. Both the recipes we look at in this article will include white cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients in Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix
You may be wondering what the ingredients are when it comes to carrot cake. The ingredients for a carrot cake recipe using yellow cake mix can vary depending on which recipe you’re following. However, it typically contains the following:
- yellow cake mix
- eggs
- water
- butter
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- vanilla extract
- carrots
- nuts (pecans/walnuts)
- cream cheese (for the frosting)
- milk (for the frosting)
- powdered sugar (for the frosting)
Nutritional Information of Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix
You may be curious as to the nutritional value when it comes to carrot cake. Each serving typically contains the following:
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 230mg
- Potassium: 75mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Carbohydrate: 52g
- Sugar: 36g
Basic Carrot Cake Recipes Using Yellow Cake Mix
Now let’s get down to the reason you’re here! Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 2 cups of carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of pineapple, crushed
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of ground nutmeg
HIWARE 8-Inch Round Cake Pan Set of 3, Nonstick Baking Cake Pans
For the frosting:
- chopped pecans
- cream cheese frosting (store-bought)
Recipe
Step 1: Make the Batter
Gather all the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 350F. Next, prepare two cake pans by greasing and flouring them. Grab a bowl and add all of the cake ingredients. Mix for a few minutes until the ingredients are combined and the batter is as smooth as can be.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
Pour even amounts of batter into your two pans and place in your preheated oven for around 35-40 minutes. You can test when the cake is done by placing a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Remove and leave to cool.
Step 3: Frost Your Cake – Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix
Once your cake is cool, add a layer of frosting to one half of the cake and place the other layer on top. Then frost the top of your cake and sprinkle the pecans over the frosting. Keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat. Enjoy!
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Carrot Cake Recipe Using Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
The next recipe we’re looking at is one using Betty Crocker’s gluten free cake mix, so is perfect for those following a gluten-free diet. Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- gluten-free yellow cake mix
- 2/3 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts/pecans
For the frosting:
- 4oz of softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1-3 tsp of milk
Recipe
Step 1: Prepare
Gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 350F. Prepare a cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray or using shortening.
Step 2: Make the Batter – Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix
Step 3: Bake the Cake
Step 4: Make the Frosting
Add the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and milk to a bowl and mix until smooth. Now add the powdered sugar slowly. Keep mixing until you have a spreadable frosting. Add milk if the frosting seems too thick. Once your frosting is ready, frost the cake and place it in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix: How To
Ingredients
Basic Carrot Cake Recipes Using Yellow Cake Mix
For the cake:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 2 cups of carrots grated
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of pineapple crushed
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of ground nutmeg
For the frosting:
- chopped pecans
- cream cheese frosting store-bought
Carrot Cake Recipe Using Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
For the cake:
- gluten-free yellow cake mix
- 2/3 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts/pecans
For the frosting:
- 4 oz of softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1-3 tsp of milk
Instructions
Basic Carrot Cake Recipes Using Yellow Cake Mix
- Make the Batter – Gather all the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 350F. Next, prepare two cake pans by greasing and flouring them. Grab a bowl and add all of the cake ingredients. Mix for a few minutes until the ingredients are combined and the batter is as smooth as can be.
- Bake the Cake – Pour even amounts of batter into your two pans and place in your preheated oven for around 35-40 minutes. You can test when the cake is done by placing a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Remove and leave to cool.
- Frost Your Cake – Once your cake is cool, add a layer of frosting to one half of the cake and place the other layer on top. Then frost the top of your cake and sprinkle the pecans over the frosting. Keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat. Enjoy!
Carrot Cake Recipe Using Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
- Prepare – Gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 350F. Prepare a cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray or using shortening.
- Make the Batter – Grab a bowl and add the cake mix, butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and eggs. Mix well until completely combined. Now fold in the shredded carrots and nuts. Mix well.
- Bake the Cake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for around 35-40 minutes. You can check it’s ready by placing a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Leave to cool.
- Make the Frosting – Add the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and milk to a bowl and mix until smooth. Now add the powdered sugar slowly. Keep mixing until you have a spreadable frosting. Add milk if the frosting seems too thick. Once your frosting is ready, frost the cake and place it in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- raisins
- pineapple
- shredded coconut
- nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- egg yolk (an extra egg yolk helps to make the batter moister)
- spices (such as cinnamon and nutmeg)
Nutrition
How to Make a Box Carrot Cake Mix Taste Homemade
To make your yellow cake mix carrot cake taste homemade, there are plenty of ways to achieve this. Try adding one of the following to the batter:
- raisins
- pineapple
- shredded coconut
- nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- egg yolk (an extra egg yolk helps to make the batter moister)
- spices (such as cinnamon and nutmeg)
Conclusion – Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with a carrot cake recipe using yellow cake mix. It’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious. It’s a recipe that the whole family will love and is ready in no time at all.
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making carrot cake? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below.
