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Shortcut Carrot Cake Recipe

This shortcut carrot cake recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a classic dessert. Using a boxed mix and a few fresh ingredients, you can have a moist and flavorful carrot cake ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box Boxed carrot cake mix any brand*, plus ingredients from box instructions to make the cake
Add-ins
  • 1 cup carrots finely shredded (2-3 carrots)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts optional**

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven according to package directions.
  2. Grease a 7x7 square pan (or 8x8) with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, prepare cake batter according to package directions.
  4. Stir in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts (optional).
  5. Pour cake batter into prepared pan and smooth until even.
  6. Bake according to package directions, usually around 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow cake to cool before adding icing or serving.

Notes

Feel free to add raisins or other dried fruits to the batter for extra flavor and texture.