This is the best carrot cake ever! Moist, delicious, and perfect for all occasions!
Ingredients
Cake:
3 eggs
1 (18 oz.) box spice cake mix (I use Betty Crocker’s, Super Moist)
2 c. shredded carrots (freshly shredded)
1/2 c. butter – melted and cooled
1 c. water
1 c. crushed pineapple, drained (8-ounce can)
1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans, divided (3/4 for cake & 1/4 for the top)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
2 c. powdered sugar
1 (8 oz. ) containers Cool Whip Topping, thawed
2 (8 oz. ) packages of cream cheese, softened
HOW TO MAKE SHORTCUT CARROT CAKE
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Ready two cake pans. Grease and set aside.
Step 3: Place the spice cake mix, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and water in a mixing bowl. Beat on high until well blended. Then, fold in the shredded carrots along with crushed pineapple, 3/4 c chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
Step 4: Between the prepared cake pans, divide the batter. On the countertop, lightly tap the pans to release any air bubbles.
Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove the cakes from the oven when done and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before inverting them to cooling racks to cool completely.
Frosting:
Step 7: Place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Then, gently fold in the Cool Whip.
To Assemble and Frost:
Step 8: Onto a tray or cake plate, place one of the completely cooled cakes. On top, spread a layer of frosting. Place the second cake on top and cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Step 9: Before serving, sprinkle the rest of the pecans on top. Enjoy!
Notes:
You can replace the pecans with walnuts. Or skip the nuts if you are allergic.
You can omit the pineapple if desired and just up the shredded carrots to 3 cups.
I do not recommend using pre-shredded carrots. Make sure to use freshly grated/shredded carrots for a moist texture.
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