Deliciously Easy Carrot Cake Recipes with Lehi Mills

Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite carrot cake recipes! Whether you're prepping for Easter brunch, hosting a spring gathering, or just craving a cozy treat, Lehi Mills Carrot Cake Muffin Mix is your go-to shortcut for bakery-quality delights.

Here are three creative and delicious ways to use our mix to enjoy some of the best carrot cake recipes you'll find, along with a simple cream cheese frosting recipe to take your treats to the next level!

Carrot Cake Cookies

These soft and chewy carrot cake cookies are a delightful twist on classic carrot cake, with all the warm spices and flavors you love. Not only will your friends and family being begging for you to share this carrot cake recipe, they're the easiest cookies to make.

Ingredients:

1 package Lehi Mills Carrot Cake Muffin Mix

1/2 cup softened butter

2 eggs

Instructions:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F.

- In a large mixing bowl, combine the muffin mix, butter, and eggs. Stir until fully incorporated.

- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

- Let cool and enjoy as-is or sandwich together with our cream cheese frosting!

Carrot Cake Loaf

Here's a moist and flavorful carrot cake loaf that’s perfect for slicing and serving with a cup of tea or coffee. You and your guests will enjoy every bite of this carrot cake loaf whether you make it as is or include a few of your favorite mix-ins. Take our carrot cake loaf recipe below and make it all your own. 

Ingredients:

1 package Lehi Mills Carrot Cake Muffin Mix

1 cup water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

Instructions:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F.

- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.

- Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

- Bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

- Let cool before slicing and serving. Top with cream cheese frosting for extra decadence!

Carrot Cake Waffles

Who says carrot cake can only be for dessert anyway? These carrot cake waffles make for an irresistible breakfast treat and you won't believe how easy they are to whip up in no time. Top them just the way you like and you'll be sitting in carrot cake heaven with this carrot cake recipe.

Ingredients:

1 package Lehi Mills Carrot Cake Muffin Mix

Water, oil, and eggs as instructed on the package

Instructions:

- Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron.

- Prepare the batter according to the package instructions.

- Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s directions.

- Serve warm with a dollop of our cream cheese glaze (recipe below and found on the back of the mix box too)!

Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

With just about every good carrot cake recipe on the planet, you need a stellar cream cheese frosting or glaze to make it taste out of this world. Here's a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting recipe to complement any of these carrot cake recipe creations (or any other carrot cake recipe you fancy making).

Ingredients:

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

3-4 tbsp milk

Instructions:

- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.

- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.

- Gradually add milk until the desired consistency is reached.

- Spread or drizzle over your carrot cake treats and enjoy!

With these easy carrot cake recipes, you can enjoy the flavors of homemade carrot cake in multiple forms without all the hassle. Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments!

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