Dark Chocolate Carrot Cake

  Desserts

Carrot cake has a dark side—and it’s divine! Cream cheese and shredded carrots in the batter keep the cake moist, while toasted nuts and cinnamon boost the flavor.

Dark Chocolate Carrot Cake

Average Rating: 4.454545

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package dark chocolate cake mix (regular size)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) cream cheese frosting

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, cream cheese, pudding mix, milk, eggs and cinnamon; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in carrots and 1/2 cup walnuts. Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans.
  • 2. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 3. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top with remaining walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 504 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 570mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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