Carrot Cake Recipe Using Yellow Cake Mix: How To
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.
Calories: 380kcal
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
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)
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Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 36g
