Scrumptious Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Scrumptious Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional; 3/4 cup hellmann' or best food real mayonnais; 3 eggs; 2 cups carrots grated; 8 ounces crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); 3 ounces cream cheese softened; 2 cups confectioners sugar; 2 tablespoons Country Crock(R) Spread; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 box yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional
3/4 cup hellmann' or best food real mayonnais
3 eggs
2 cups carrots grated
8 ounces crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
3 ounces cream cheese softened
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons Country Crock(R) Spread
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan*; set aside.
2
Combine cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in large bowl. Beat in Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise, eggs, carrots and pineapple with electric mixer at low speed 30 seconds or until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Evenly spread into prepared pan.
3
Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. On wire rack, cool 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.
4
For Frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners sugar, Spread, lemon juice and vanilla in medium bowl, with electric mixer until light and creamy, about 5 minutes. Evenly spread frosting over cooled cake. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped walnuts.
5
*Or, prepare cake mix as above in two 9-inch round cake pans and bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

847

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 box yellow cake mix, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional, and more.

Yes, Scrumptious Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!