WALNUT CARROT CAKE

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"I hope you enjoy this quicker version of carrot cake," comments Ardyce Piehl from her home in Poynette, Wisconsin. To streamline it further, buy shredded carrots from the produce section and use prepared cream cheese frosting instead of homemade.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange gel food coloring and fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in carrots and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. , Tint a small amount of frosting orange for the carrot if desired. Frost cake with plain frosting. Cut into squares. Pipe an orange carrot onto each square; add a parsley sprig for the carrot top if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Raja Raja Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Husnain Mughal
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


CrazY POPAL
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The instructions were a bit confusing.


Toni Johnson
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I had trouble finding all of the ingredients.


Maslax Cabdi Boy
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The cake was a bit dry.


Mazza Official
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jon Gery
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I'll be making this again soon.


Stephanie Cruickshank
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Delicious!


Darrell Vaughn
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5 stars!


HA SIB
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake.


leah hill
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was a big hit with my family.


Usam 113
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I love the combination of carrots and walnuts in this cake. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Sishir Sheikh
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Mimakter aam
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This carrot cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The walnuts added a lovely crunch and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.