Short-cut to decadent Carrot Cake

Most people use a cake mix as a fast, easy way to make a cake. It is a great way to make a cake , but don’t be afraid to step up your game and use the cake mix as a jumpstart to a decadent cake.

By adjusting and adding a few items to the cake mix you can improve it to where no one would ever think it started with a cake mix.

My carrot cake adjustments.

In a pot place

1/4 Cup Raisins

1/4 Cup Rum

1/2 Cup Water

Boil over Medium heat until the water has rehydrated the raisins. Turn off heat and let sit to cool.

In a bowl place

1 Carrot Cake Mix

1 Cup Shredded Carrots

Rehydrated Raisins

Mix together and coat the carrots and raisins In cake mix. The coating will keep the carrots and raisins from settling to the bottom. Add 1/3 Cup melted Butter, 1/4 Cup Rum, 1/2 Cup Water, 3 Eggs to cake mix. Stir to incorporate.

Pour into cake pan prepared by coating surface with shortening and sugar. Spread evenly.

Cook following directions on the box.

Sorry there is no picture of the finished cake it went to fast. 😉