CARROT-SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

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This cake starts with a mix, but it's loaded with extras to give it that "from-scratch" flavor. It's so moist and delicious-everyone asks for the recipe! -Nora Fitzgerald, Sevierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 large eggs
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup raisins
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, sour cream and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in the carrots, pineapple, coconut, pecans and raisins just until blended. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, ice cream topping and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 calories, Fat 40g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 118g carbohydrate (88g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Subber Sajib
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Hoanh Doan
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ashik Bhai
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly.


Leshlo Pedro
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is amazing.


Aaban Abbasi
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Chainz FN 2
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This cake is delicious! The spices are perfectly balanced, and the caramel frosting is to die for.


Valerie Robinson
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I've never made carrot cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.


hawk iceaxe
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


legendary gamez
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Angelina Ots
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Ikram
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


OnixJossy OnixJossy
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The cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.


Madison Brandes
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Ijaz Silachi
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This carrot spice cake with caramel frosting was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The caramel frosting was rich and decadent, and it complemented the cake perfectly.