Simple Easy Carrot Cake Recipe With Pineapple, Coconut, Nuts or Raisins

Who doesn't love a good carrot cake? It's moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome goodness. Today, we're diving into the world of carrot cakes, but not just any carrot cake—a deliciously easy and simple recipe that combines the convenience of Betty Crocker cake mix with a few delightful twists. Get ready to elevate your carrot cake game with some added pineapple, coconut, nuts, and raisins. Let's jump right in and create a carrot cake masterpiece that'll have everyone asking for seconds! Whether you're a baking pro or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Let's get baking!

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Carrot cake recipes are timeless classics, loved for their moist texture and irresistible blend of flavors. Using Betty Crocker cake mix as the foundation for this carrot cake recipe saves time and ensures a super moist carrot cake recipe with consistently delicious results. But we make the boxed cake much better with a few ingredient swaps from what’s listed on the box.

We also customize this recipe by offering the option to add pineapple, coconut, nuts, and/or raisins. This adds a burst of flavor and texture that transforms a simple mix into a gourmet dessert experience.

Ingredients You'll Need:

1 Spice Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker brand)

½ cup salted butter – melted

4 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/3 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup crushed drained pineapple (optional)

½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

½ cup sweetened coconut (optional)

1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

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This is a super moist carrot cake recipe

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Yield: 10 siices

Author: Lauren Lane

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Simple Carrot Cake Recipe

Discover our easy and delicious simple carrot cake recipe! This almost homemade carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make this classic dessert using our Betty Crocker spiced cake mix hacks and step-by-step instructions with all the add-in options; think carrot cake with pineapple, raisins, nuts, or coconut, just added whichever you like!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min

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Ingredients

• 1 Spice Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker brand)
• ½ cup salted butter – melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup crushed drained pineapple (optional)
• ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
• ½ cup sweetened coconut (optional)
• 1⁄ 2 cup raisins (optional)
• Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Do not follow instructions on the cake mix.
3. Grease two cake pans, a cup cake pan, or 9x11.
4. Combine together spice cake mix, butter, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
5. Fold in remaining ingredients (except cream cheese frosting) until combined.
6. Pour into the pans.
7. Bake according to box directions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan a few minutes and remove to a cooling rack to cool remaining time.
9. Once completely cooled, frost the cake.

Notes

Cream Cheese Forsting Recipe

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