Spiced Walnut Carrot Cake
Makes 12 Slices | with Salted Caramel Frosting
- Cereals containing gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Nuts
- Walnuts
- Soya
- Egg
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Peanut
- Cashew nuts
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pistachio nuts
- Sesame
- Almonds
- Nuts
- Pecan Nuts
- Brazil nuts
Baking just got easier with this delicious Salted Caramel Carrot Cake made using Betty Crocker's cake mix. This moist carrot cake is topped with mouthwatering salted caramel frosting. Crown with walnuts for a cake which is sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Carrot
1 pack(s)
Velvety Vanilla Cake Mix
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat, Soya, Egg, Milk, May contain traces of allergens)
4 sachet(s)
Ground Cinnamon
200 grams
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
120 grams
Salted Caramel Sauce
(Contains: Milk)
40 grams
Walnuts
(Contains: Nuts, Walnuts, May contain traces of allergens, Peanut, Cashew nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Sesame, Almonds, Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Brazil nuts)
Not included in your delivery
3 unit(s)
Egg
180 milliliter(s)
Water
6 tbsp
Vegetable Oil
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Line two 8''/20cm round cake tins with baking paper.
b) Coarsely grate the carrots, then pop into the centre of a clean tea towel. Wrap the carrot into the tea towel and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
c) In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with three quarters of the cinnamon. Add the grated carrots and mix to coat the carrots in the cake mix.
a) In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, water and vegetable oil (see pantry for all three amounts), then add to the cake mix. Gently stir until fully combined, 2-3 mins.
b) Divide the carrot cake mixture between your lined cake tins and pop onto the middle shelf of your oven until risen and golden, 30-35 mins, or until a rounded knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. TIP: A few crumbs are okay!
c) Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 10 mins before removing from the tins, then allow to cool completely before decorating.
a) Meanwhile, combine in a medium bowl the ricotta, salted caramel sauce and the remaining cinnamon.
b) Once completely cooled, gently spread the salted caramel frosting evenly over the top of each carrot cake.
c) Stack one cake on top of another, then carefully transfer to your serving platter. Sprinkle over the walnuts to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found the cake delicious, while others felt it lacked flavour or tasted like boxed mix.
- Ease of prep: Many enjoyed baking this cake, finding it easy to make and a fun activity to do with family.
- Suggestions: Consider using cream cheese instead of ricotta for a thicker, more flavourful frosting. Add more cinnamon or spices to boost the cake's taste.
- Portions: Increase the amount of frosting to ensure adequate coverage for both layers and decoration.
