THINGS TO DO WITH CARROT CAKE MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of one 13x9-inch pan or two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan(s).
• Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, round pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost round layers with frosting. Sprinkle nutmeg on frosted cake, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350, spray your bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Plump raisins by placing them in a bowl and pouring boiling water over them just until they are covered. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the cake. (5-10 minutes or so will do the trick!)
• Mix cake mix, flour, carrots, eggs and water together on low speed in your mixer until combined, then on high for two minutes.
• Drain the water from the raisins, fold them and the chopped walnuts into the cake batter by hand.
• Pour into prepared bundt pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Remove the cake and cool slightly, about 10 minutes, before inverting it onto a plate.
• Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, stirring constantly. Butter will begin to brown to an amber color and become fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn. Remove from heat and add in vanilla. Whisk in powdered sugar, spices, and milk. Add more sugar if you want it a little thicker. Drizzle over warm (not hot) cake.
• Serve.
• Store in an airtight container.