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Ooey Gooey Carrot Butter Cake

Ooey Gooey Carrot Butter Cake

Cost $12.5, save $35

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  • 76 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dairy

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 🥛 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

  • Vegetable

    • 🥕 2 cups shredded carrot
    • 🍋 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 🧂 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • Pantry Essentials

    • 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
    • 🧂 4 cups powdered sugar

  • Nuts

    • 🌰 1/2 cup pecans

  • Eggs

    • 🥚 3 large eggs

  • Extracts

    • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.

2

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté carrots until softened and slightly browned, about 8 minutes.

3

Transfer cooked carrots to a bowl, mix with cardamom, and refrigerate uncovered until cooled, about 15 minutes.

4

In a large bowl, combine spice cake mix, 1 egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and remaining butter. Mix until even, about 1 minute.

5

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.

6

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, lemon zest, salt, remaining eggs, and vanilla until creamy, 2 minutes.

7

Fold in chilled carrots and pecans, then spread this cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.

8

Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden and crackly, about 40 minutes.

9

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 to 3 hours.

10

Cut into bars using parchment paper handles, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with pecans.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

226

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Ensure the carrots are completely cooled before adding to the cream cheese mixture to prevent the texture from becoming watery.Use freshly grated lemon zest for more vibrant flavor.Adjust the amount of powdered sugar according to your sweetness preference.These bars are freezer-friendly; store in airtight containers for up to 2 months.