Hornet'S Nest Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Hornet'S Nest Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 3 cups milk; 1 (4.6 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix; 2 large carrots, grated; 3/4 cup raisins, divided; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 (15.25 ounce) package carrot cake mix; 1 (5 ounce) package glazed pecans, divided; Frosting:; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
3 cups milk
1 (4.6 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix
2 large carrots, grated
3/4 cup raisins, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 (15.25 ounce) package carrot cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package glazed pecans, divided
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly. Pour in pudding mix and remove saucepan from heat. Stir in grated carrots, 1/2 cup raisins, cinnamon, and allspice. Cool mixture until lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in carrot cake mix to form a thick batter.
3
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Scatter 2 tablespoons raisins and half of the pecans on top.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
5
Combine confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat until frosting smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Top with remaining raisins and pecans.

987

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 3 cups milk, 1 (4.6 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix, 2 large carrots, grated, and more.

Yes, Hornet'S Nest Carrot 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.

Hornet'S Nest Carrot Cake

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