Avalanche Cake Recipe

Name: Avalanche Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 duncan hines fudge marble cake mix; 2 lbs ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup butterscotch chips; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 4 eggs; shortening, to coat cake pan; flour, to coat cake pan; For icing you will need; 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup finely shredded pecans (I use a salad shooter); 4 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

1 duncan hines fudge marble cake mix
2 lbs ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon almond extract
4 eggs
shortening, to coat cake pan
flour, to coat cake pan
For icing you will need
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup finely shredded pecans (I use a salad shooter)
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1
Grease and flour bundt pan.
2
Set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 350.
4
In a very large bowl, combine cake mix, sugar, ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla& almond extract.
5
Beat well.
6
Stir in the carrots and butterscotch chips.
7
Pour mixture into cake pan.
8
Bake at 350 for at least 1 hour and 10 minutes (longer if needed).
9
I use a bamboo skewer to determine when cake is done.
10
Poke cake with skewer.
11
If skewer comes out clean, cake is finished baking.
12
If skewer comes out with gooey substance, bake longer.
13
When completely cool, turn out of pan& prepare icing.
14
For icing: Mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla together.
15
Beat well.
16
Gradually add 2 C.
17
powdered sugar, beating well.
18
Add another 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 C.
19
powdered sugar until reaching a good spreading consistency.
20
Finally, stir in pecans.
21
Once cake is completely cool ice with above frosting.
22
Cover and store cake in refrigerator.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 duncan hines fudge marble cake mix, 2 lbs ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded carrots, 1 cup butterscotch chips, and more.

Yes, Avalanche Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Avalanche Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions