This doctored up spice cake tastes like you were in the kitchen for hours. With a few changes to the box and some added ingredients, you are going to have this cake made quickly. As my husband’s birthday cake request, I definitely cheat the system of baking a cake from scratch, and I pull out this recipe instead. He doesn’t even realize that it is just a cake box doctored up. Well, now, he might catch on. This post is all about a doctored up spice cake.
For those of you who love carrot cake, this recipe is going to be exactly your perfect combo of sugar and spice. Following a few changes to the regular spice cake box directions and a adding in a few additional ingredients, you can whip up this cake easily.
No one will believe that this cake mix starts with a regular box of spice cake. Plus, don’t be surprised if people request this spice cake more often. They may even be sending a spice cake box or two to your home. Oh, the joys of online shopping! The spice cake is a timeless classic with a modern day understanding of time and how little of it there is.
This post is all about a doctored up spice cake.
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Doctored Up Spice Cake
What is a Doctored Up Spice Cake?
If you were wondering, what does a doctored up spice cake taste like? I would say this is a quick and easy recipe for a carrot cake.
If you love a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, then this is going to be your new recipe. Not only will you love the taste, but you will also appreciate the ease of this recipe.
Also, this particular recipe doesn’t call for nuts, but you can always add them into the batter.
Whatever you decide to do, please share your baking story with me and cake photos.
When Was Carrot Cake Invented?
Also, February 3rd is National Carrot Cake Day, so be sure to have the recipe handy then too. No one will judge you for using a box of cake mix to start.
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Before mixing the ingredients, just preheat your oven to 350°.
Step 2: Add the Spice Cake
Then, using a boxed spice cake mix, add in the entire package to your mixing bowl. I used the Betty Crocker Spice Cake mix. It claims to be super moist, and it really is.
It also makes for great cookies too. Check out this recipe if you are interested.
What Is Spice Cake Made Of?
You may wonder what in the world goes into a spice cake? Normally, the spice cake mix includes spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
The spice combination reminds me of a winter candle, and when you bake the cake, your home smells amazing!
Doctored Up Spice Cake
Step 3: Add the Eggs
Then, add in three eggs just like most of the box recipes call for.
Step 4: Add the Applesauce
Then, add in a half cup of unsweetened applesauce to the mix instead of using oil. You can use regular applesauce as well if you already have that in your pantry.
Step 5: Now for the Milk
Then, add a cup of milk to the bowl. You can use 2% milk for this recipe. It replaces the water that follows the box cake recipe.
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Step 6: Mix It Up
Then, mix all of those ingredients together.
Step 7: Raisin Time
Next, add in a cup of raisins.
Step 8: Add the Shredded Carrots
Then, mix in your last ingredient of shredded carrots to finish the batter. You can buy shredded carrots or just make some easily with this.
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Step 9: Mix It All
Finally, mix it all together evenly. You could mix this in the KitchenAid or just with a whisk or spoon.
For other KitchenAid hacks, check out this post too.
Step 10: Spray the Pan
Then, spray a 9×13 baking pan with your preferred cooking spray.
Step 11: Bake That Cake
Then, put the cake in the oven for approximately twenty-eight minutes.
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Step 12: Cool & Ice
Then, let the cake cool and ice it with cream cheese frosting.
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In addition to these ingredients, you could also add in walnuts. For those nut lovers out there, walnuts also make a great topping for a beautiful finish to your cream cheese frosting too.
Also, instead of raisins, you could use drained pineapple chunks too.
Quite the Cake
Now that you have this delicious recipe, you can have a gourmet cake in the oven in less than ten minutes.
For more quick and easy recipes, check out this page too.
This post is all about a doctored up spice cake.
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