Layered Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Layered Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 eggs; ⅔ cup orange juice; ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 cups grated carrots; ½ cup raisins; ½ cup chopped walnuts; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ½ cup butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
⅔ cup orange juice
½ cup vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix and cinnamon.
2
Whisk the eggs, orange juice and oil; add to dry ingredients.
3
Beat until well blended.
4
Stir in the carrots, raisins and nuts (batter will be thick).
5
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in.
6
round baking pans.
7
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
9
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
10
Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and peel; beat until blended.
11
Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
12
Store in the refrigerator.

1558

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

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: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

Layered Carrot Cake

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