Easy Carrot Cake Recipe With Cake Mix
This easy carrot cake recipe with cake mix is a total game-changer! It’s quick, easy, and tastes like it took way longer to make than it actually did.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
1 box yellow cake mix
2 cups grated carrots
½ cup water
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, do not drain
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
2 tbsp. Countryside Creamy unsalted butter
2 8-ounce packages Happy Farms cream cheese, softened
1/4 c Baker’s Corner Light Brown Sugar
4 c Baker’s Corner Confectioners Sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (If you have a convection oven heat to 325°F.) Prepare (butter and flour, spray with pan release, or use GOOP) two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all the ingredients and beat at low speed just until everything is just incorporated, then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes.
- Divide the batter into the two prepared pans and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Test the cakes at 30 minutes; if a toothpick comes out clean, the cakes are done.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a cooling rack until the cakes cool to room temperature. Do not frost cakes until they have cooled completely.
- To make the frosting: Melt butter and allow it to cool. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium-high until smooth and creamy. Spread immediately and store cake in refrigerator.
Notes
- You can leave out the pineapple if you want, but I do recommend leaving it in. It adds moisture to the cake.
- Feel free to play with the seasoning! Add nutmeg, cloves, or allspice for extra flavor.
- Make sure your cake is completely cooled before frosting.
- Don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! I love hearing from you and seeing your creations. Tag me on Instagram if you make it!
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg