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A slice of Easy Carrot Cake Made with Cake Mix topped with thick cream cheese frosting on a white plate
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Easy Carrot Cake Made with Cake Mix

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix
  • 3 large egg s
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup wate r
  • 2 cups finely grated fresh carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
  • Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is well combined.
  • Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts using a spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and level the surface.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake before serving.