Recipes: Cakes

Carrot Cake

(6-9 Servings)

  • 1 pkg. "JIFFY" Golden Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. cloves
  • dash nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8" square pan.

Combine cake mix, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Stir in pecans and carrots. Blend well.  Add egg, oil and 1/4 cup of water. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Add remaining water and beat an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when lightly pressed.