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Ooey Gooey Carrot Cake

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nostalgic and moist carrot cake with a rich cream cheese topping, blending sweet carrots and coconut for a delightful treat.


Ingredients

  • 1 box carrot cake mix
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 16 oz powdered sugar
  • 2 beaten eggs (for the topping)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix the carrot cake mix, 2 beaten eggs, and softened butter until well combined.
  3. Fold in the shredded carrots and shredded coconut.
  4. Press the dough into a greased Pyrex baking dish using wet fingers.
  5. In another bowl, mix the remaining 2 beaten eggs, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the dough and smooth it out.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use fresh carrots and check for doneness with a toothpick.