Simple Carrot Cake
Desserts |
Kid Approved |
Vegetarian |
WIC Friendly |
Nut-Free
Perfectly spiced and sweet, this simple carrot cake comes together quickly and easily with pantry staples.
12
Servings
50 minutes
Total Time
$0.32
Cost per serving *
| Temperature: | 350 degrees |
| Serving size: | 1/12 of cake |
| Prep time: | 20 minutes |
| Cook time: | 30 minutes |
| Total time: | 50 minutes |
| Equipment: | 9x13-inch baking pan Large bowl Aluminum foil |
| Utensils: | Spatula for stirring Toothpick Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
Non-stick spray
1 box spice cake mix
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
3 cups carrots, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
4 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 9x13-inch baking pan by spraying with non-stick spray.
- Stir together cake mix, eggs, applesauce, and oil in large bowl and mix thoroughly, scraping sides of bowl until no clumps of dry ingredients remain. Stir in carrots and walnuts (if using), until mixed throughout batter. Pour batter into baking pan.
- Bake for 23-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Shield top of cake with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning if needed.
- Allow cake to fully cool within pan. Once cake has cooled, frost with cream cheese (if using).
Tips
- If you like your carrot cake with pineapple, try adding 1 can of drained pineapple tidbits.
- This recipe can also make cupcakes! Follow package instructions for cook time. Cupcakes are finished when toothpick when inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before removing.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
What goes in Simple Carrot Cake?
Applesauce
Eggs
Grated carrots
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
200
TOTAL FAT
11g
SODIUM
220mg
TOTAL CARBS
20g
PROTEIN
3g
