ORANGE CARROT CAKE

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Juicy bits of mandarin oranges flavor every bite of classic carrot cake. Cream cheese adds rich flavor to ready-to-spread frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (2 medium)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 eggs
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, undrained
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, stir carrots and coconut with 3 tablespoons of the dry cake mix. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, the oil, water, cinnamon, allspice, eggs and oranges with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots and coconut. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 41 to 46 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Stir in frosting until well mixed. Spread frosting over cake. Sprinkle with pecans (or top with additional mandarin orange segments just before serving). Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 2 g

Rahul Chaudhary
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Cloude Niyonsaba
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This cake was delicious! The orange and carrot flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shahzada khaksar
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest really made it special. I'll definitely be making this one again.


Alfonso Cervantes
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but it was actually really good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest really brightened up the flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tina Marie Labadie
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This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


David Kolade
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This was the best carrot cake I've ever had! The orange zest added a really nice flavor, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bunny Yt
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Matea
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I love the moist texture and the delicious orange flavor.


Mah Mas1
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This cake was delicious! The orange and carrot flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Thandiwe Morapedi
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time, maybe some applesauce or grated carrots.


Prince Onah
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest really gave it a unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Claypoole
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest really made it special. I'll definitely be making this one again.


Saruar 333
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The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but the cake itself was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use a different frosting recipe.


Abubakar Ibrahim
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Jody Ireland
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange zest really brightens up the flavor. I also love that it's a healthier version of carrot cake, thanks to the carrots and orange.


Sharuk Khan
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This orange carrot cake was a delightful treat! The combination of orange and carrot flavors was perfectly balanced, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I especially appreciated the tangy cream cheese frosting, which added a nice contrast to