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Shortcut Carrot Cake

Shortcut Carrot Cake

Southern Living APRIL 2002

  • Yield: Makes 1 (3-layer) cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (26.5-ounce) package cinnamon streusel coffee cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large carrots, finely grated

Preparation

Grease 3 (8-inch) round cakepans. Line with wax paper; grease and flour.

Combine cake mix and streusel packet in a mixing bowl, reserving glaze packet. Add eggs, 1 1/4 cups water, and oil; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in carrot, pecans, and coconut. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.

Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; place on racks.

Stir together reserved glaze and juice; brush evenly over warm cake layers. Cool completely on wire racks.

Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Chill at least 2 hours.

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