Here is a classic carrot cake perfect for celebrations and birthdays when dressed up with frosting or bake into a simple loaf and make any day a little brighter and more delicious. Add walnuts and/or pineapple for crunch and variety, while keeping the cake entirely gluten-free.
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 1 bag Pamela's Classic Vanilla Cake Mix
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 eggs, large
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups grated carrots
- optional: 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- optional: 1 cup crushed, drained pineapple
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 bag Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix
- 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, room temp/not melted
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temp
- 1 teaspoon water
Simple Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 bag Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix
- 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine, room temp/not melted
- 6 Tablespoons water
Steps/Methods:
Cake:
Preheat oven to 325. Fold carrots with walnuts and pineapple if using. Combine all ingredients except carrot mixture, and mix on med/low for 60 seconds. Fold in carrot (walnut and pineapple mixture). See chart for pan size and bake times (below). Toothpick should come out with slight crumbs.
Frost when cooled with Cream Cheese Frosting (below) or Simple Vanilla Frosting (below).
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Soften butter or margarine. Add remaining ingredients and mix together on medium for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. If frosting is too thick, add more water one teaspoon at a time. Optional: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Frost on a cooled cake.
Simple Vanilla Frosting:
Soften butter or margarine on medium speed. Add Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix and water and blend on medium for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Scrape down bowl during mixing. If frosting is too thick, add additional water one teaspoon as a time. Frost on cooled cake.
Additional Tips:
Cake:
- 1 bag Pamela's Classic Vanilla Cake Mix
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 eggs, large
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups grated carrots
- optional: 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- optional: 1 cup crushed, drained pineapple
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 bag Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix
- 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, room temp/not melted
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temp
- 1 teaspoon water
Simple Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 bag Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix
- 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine, room temp/not melted
- 6 Tablespoons water
