This carrot cake recipe starts with a box mix and, with a few easy add-ins, becomes a moist, flavorful cake that tastes completely homemade.
This quick and easy carrot cake recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. You will love the creamy frosting.
This recipe is a total time-saver for busy days while still delivering that fresh-baked Carrot Cake, made-from-scratch vibe everyone loves.
Quick and Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this yummy dessert (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).
- Carrot cake mix ( any brand )
- Eggs
- Milk
- Oil
- Carrots
- Walnuts
Frosting Ingredients:
- Frosting
- Milk
- Butter
Equipment: 7x7 square pan
How to Make Carrot Cake
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the carrot cake mix box. In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot cake mix, milk, oil, and eggs.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Add the grated carrots and 2 tablespoon chopped walnuts to the batter and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Grease the 7x7 square pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the instructions on the carrot cake mix box. Typically, this will take around 25-30 minutes. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting according to the instructions on the carrot cake mix box. This usually involves mixing a powdered frosting mix with a specified amount of milk or water. Follow the instructions carefully to achieve the desired consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the prepared frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula or butter knife. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the frosting as a delightful topping. You can also add additional grated carrots or other decorations if desired.
- Slice and serve your delicious Quick and Easy Carrot Cake Delight to enjoy its moist texture and delightful flavors!
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You may also like these carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese filling or this carrot cake with maraschino cherries.
Carrot Cake Ingredients
Moist and Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe
This quick and easy carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with creamy frosting. It's perfect for any occasion!
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Equipment
- 7x7 Cake Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Box Carrot Cake Mix (any brand)
- 2 Eggs
- 8 tablespoon Milk
- 8 tablespoon Oil
- 2 Carrots
- 4 tablespoon Walnuts
Frosting Recipe
- 1 bag Frosting
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 4 tablespoon Softened Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the carrot cake mix box.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot cake mix, milk, oil, and eggs.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the grated carrots and 2 tablespoon chopped walnuts to the batter and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Grease the 7x7 square pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the instructions on the carrot cake mix box. Typically, this will take around 25-30 minutes.
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
How to Make Frosting
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting according to the instructions on the carrot cake mix box.
- This usually involves mixing a powdered frosting mix with a specified amount of milk or water. Follow the instructions carefully to achieve the desired consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the prepared frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula or butter knife.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the frosting as a delightful topping. You can also add additional grated carrots or other decorations if desired.
- Slice and serve!
Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213.69kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.83g | Protein: 2.63g | Fat: 21.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.06g | Trans Fat: 0.26g | Cholesterol: 51.75mg | Sodium: 69.87mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.68g | Sugar: 1.67g | Vitamin A: 2500.77IU | Vitamin C: 0.86mg | Calcium: 36.3mg | Iron: 0.34mg
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