DELICIOUSLY MOIST CARROT CAKE
I know a lot of folks don't like making scratch cakes...well if you like carrot cake, here's one for you...its super moist, and stays that way too...you need to give this cake a try...Using a yellow cake mix, pudding and I soak the raisins in orange juice the night before, to soften...this is my all time favorite carrot cake...we...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. I prepped for this cake last night, grated the carrots, chopped nuts and soaked the raisins. It took a total of 5 minutes to put together. You don't have to soak the raisins, I just like how it plumps them and makes them a lot softer. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch cake pans. Set aside.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cake mix, pudding and cinnamon together.
- 3. Whisk the eggs, orange juice and oil in a separate bowl. Now, pour this into the dry ingredients and mix well. It will be a thick batter.
- 4. Stir in raisins, walnuts and shredded carrots. Stir until well combined.
- 5. Pour evenly into the 2 cake pans. I plop them each once on the counter, to release any air bubbles. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.
- 6. Remove from oven to a cooling rack. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove the cakes, and continue cooling on racks.
- 7. Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the butter until fluffy.
- 8. Add sugar, orange extract if using and enough orange juice until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Note: If you don't want the orange flavor, just add vanilla and 3 - 4 tablespoons of cream or milk in the place of the orange juice.
- 9. Spread frosting on the bottom cake layer. Then spread on top and sides. I saved some frosting out, to color and decorate. Being it's a birthday cake, had to fancy it up...
- 10. Although I have never made this into a 9 x 13, I'm quite sure you could...adjust baking time accordingly. Enjoy!
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Dagi Man
[email protected]This carrot cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and always a hit with my family and friends.
Biv Catorce
[email protected]I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of moistness, flavor, and sweetness.
Shehzada Bali wais
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
Okeke princess17
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
Elliott Gonzalez
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Lexie Steckling
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Ajak Saluwaa
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The cake never rose, and the frosting was too runny. I won't be making this again.
Kellem Ferreira
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out terrible! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making this again.
Naveed Ali jan
[email protected]This was the worst carrot cake I've ever had! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making this again.
Janaki Bhattarai
[email protected]I found this recipe to be too complicated and time-consuming. The cake was also too sweet for my taste. I won't be making this again.
Rashu Inzam
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making this again.
Lesedi Mathee
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Gulab Bhai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
S Dunn
[email protected]This was the best carrot cake I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
ibrar ahmmad
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Suhel
[email protected]This carrot cake turned out incredibly moist and flavorful! The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement to the sweet and spicy cake. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.