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Carrot Cake

Did you know the Easter Bunny's favorite dessert is carrot cake? But don't limit this recipe just to springtime! Make this easy Carrot Cake for birthdays, parties or as an after-dinner treat. Filled with HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, you've never had a carrot cake as decadent as this. To add a bit of crunch, sprinkle crushed walnuts into the batter, or mix up your flavors with different kinds of chips. There are so many ways to make this recipe your own.  For a sweet spin on carrot cake flavor, try making these Carrot Cake Pops! They include all the taste of a classic carrot cake, but are easy to share at parties or bake sales.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cake
Prep:
14 Min.
Bake:
37 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup
    walnuts chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsps
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups
    shredded carrot
  • 1 2/3 cups
    REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips or 2 cups (12 oz pkg.) HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips, HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate (10 oz pkg.)
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • Additional
    walnuts chopped (optional)
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
13x9x2-Inch Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper
Wire Rack
Bowl

Directions

Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat 1 package (3 oz) softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter or margarine in small bowl until well blended. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating to spreading consistency.

Variation: Substitute 1 cup raisins for the chopped walnuts.

Additional questions?