Betty Crocker Super Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Betty Crocker Super Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Are you looking for a classic, nostalgic cake recipe that will bring everyone together? Look no further than Betty Crocker's Super Moist Carrot Cake! This delicious dessert is the perfect combination of sweet, moist cake and creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. To make this carrot cake, you will need:
1 box Betty Crocker Super Moist Carrot Cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and water. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, walnuts and raisins (if desired) and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 34 to 38 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
To make the cream cheese frosting, you will need:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined. Add the vanilla and salt and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
Nutrition
A single slice of Betty Crocker Super Moist Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting has approximately 554 calories, 24 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 75 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of fiber, 52 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein. While this cake is not the healthiest dessert option, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Enjoy this classic Betty Crocker Super Moist Carrot Cake recipe with family and friends! Perfect for a birthday celebration, potluck, or simply as a special treat, this cake is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.