Gingerbread Carrot Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful gingerbread carrot cake topped with a creamy cheese frosting, perfect for festive occasions or when craving a spice-laden dessert with a hint of sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg gingerbread cake and cookie mix
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups frozen whipped topping thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix gingerbread cake and cookie mix, water, and egg in a medium bowl with a fork until batter is uniform in color and consistency, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in shredded carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins.
  4. Pour batter into an ungreased 9x9-inch square pan.
  5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake completely.
  7. Beat softened cream cheese in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth.
  8. Gradually beat in thawed whipped topping until mixture is smooth and spreadable.
  9. Frost the cooled cake with the cheese mixture.
  10. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

572 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 20.9g 27% DV
Carbs 92.3g 34% DV
Fiber 7.3g 26% DV
Sugar 31.3g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 337.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 1285mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 95mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 951.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 6.7mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 175.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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