I think there is a carrot cake recipe in there. Does anyone have it and/or know if it is good? I don't want anything with pineapple.

I just made a carrot cake from scratch and it looks like it might be too dense, it weighs a ton. I need this cake for tomorrow so may have to make a quick "doctored" cake mix recipe. I still have enough fresh carrots to add to a mix but don't have a good recipe.

Can anyone help?

Here ya go:

1 pkg plain yellow cake mix
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding mix
2/3 c fresh orange juice
1/2 c veg oil
4 lg eggs
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 c grated carrots (5 med carrots)
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Mix cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, and cinnamon.

After that is mixed, gently fold in carrots, raisins, and nuts. Bake for approx. 30-35 minutes, at 350*.

These are very condensed instructions, of course. If you need more detailed or anything, let me know.
Happy Baking!

Yeesh, I'm glad you posted. I was about to answer, and that recipe was loooong! LOL

It is long... I hope the condensed version is ok... LOL

JulieB, we leave this afternoon for Memphis. My DH has some job training to go to this week, so we decided to make it a family trip. I've never been, and am excited.

I've also used a carrot cake cake mix and a spice cake cake mix in this recipe and have had them turn out quite yummy.

Here is my favorite carrot cake mix.. Everyone seem to really like it maybe it will help you out.

4 eggs beaten
2C. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 C. shredded carrots
3/4 C. oil


In large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda.
In medium bowl mix eggs, carrots,and oil. Add two mixures together and combine well.
Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 min. makes 2 9x1 1/2 inch pans..

Hope you enjoy it..