GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE FROM A MIX

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Make and share this Gluten Free Carrot Cake from a Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsRRolen

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15 ounce) box betty crocker gluten-free yellow cake mix
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup finely shredded carrots or 2 medium carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 -3 teaspoon milk
1/4 cup coconut, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, 1/2 cup butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in carrots and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 36 to 41 minutes for 8-inch pan or 33 to 38 minutes for 9-inch pan or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. Stir in coconut. Spread frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2.7

ishan hureekaduwa
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I loved this carrot cake! It was moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Innocent Production
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This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Aloo Ghost
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious.


Sidra Khalid
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I thought this carrot cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked, and the flavor was a bit bland.


Ibrahim Edrissi
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This carrot cake was easy to make and tasted delicious. I used a gluten-free cake mix, and it turned out great.


Kyle Kunz
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for those with gluten sensitivities or allergies.


Aviv Rotshas
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This recipe is a great starting point for making gluten-free carrot cake. I made a few changes to the recipe, like adding more spices and nuts, and it turned out great.


Mapeu Reginah Nchabeleng
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I made this carrot cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like carrot cake.


Natasha Stotts
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This carrot cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Adrian Olguin
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I was skeptical about making a carrot cake from a mix, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Xhoni
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I've tried many gluten-free carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and it has the perfect amount of spice.


Tahir Abbassk
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This gluten-free carrot cake from a mix was a hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and easy to make.