WALNUT CARROT CAKE

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"I hope you enjoy this quicker version of carrot cake," comments Ardyce Piehl from her home in Poynette, Wisconsin. To streamline it further, buy shredded carrots from the produce section and use prepared cream cheese frosting instead of homemade.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange gel food coloring and fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in carrots and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. , Tint a small amount of frosting orange for the carrot if desired. Frost cake with plain frosting. Cut into squares. Pipe an orange carrot onto each square; add a parsley sprig for the carrot top if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Aleksa Bojicic
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This cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and has a delicious cream cheese frosting.


JELLYSensitive 45
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This carrot cake is amazing!


Tecla Barirevhu
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This carrot cake is delicious! I love the combination of carrots, walnuts, and cream cheese.


Shehzad Gujjar
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! It's a great recipe.


Rajar Sahab
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This carrot cake is the best I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Raja Mia
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this one is an exception. It's so good!


Jahanara Begom
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This carrot cake is a must-try! It's moist, flavorful, and has a delicious cream cheese frosting.


Damien Christensen
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I love the unique flavor combination of carrots, walnuts, and cream cheese. It's a delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Hidayat Khattak
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has a delicious cream cheese frosting.


Naomi Ejembi
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Faizan Haider
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I love this carrot cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Shahab Uddin
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Batamuriza Sarah
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This carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and has a delicious cream cheese frosting. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Oluchi Juilet
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.


Karan Kuwar
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of carrots, walnuts, and cream cheese. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Tyon Cornwall
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jamie Creighton
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This carrot cake is everything I've ever wanted in a cake and more. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The cream cheese frosting is also amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ali Ahammed
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of carrots, walnuts, and cream cheese. It was also incredibly moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Abbas Muhacjmmad
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I've tried many carrot cakes in my time, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I'll definitely be making this cake again soon!


Kishor Bhandari
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This walnut carrot cake is simply divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The walnuts add a lovely crunch and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this c