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Looking for a fun and different Easter dessert recipe? This Carrot Cake Fudge has a Carrot Cake layer, a cream cheese frosting layer, and Carrot Cake M&M’s.
When I start on a flavor, I tend to run it into the ground. Carrot Cake is my choice of flavor right now. On Sunday I shared these Carrot Cake Magic Bars, today it is fudge, and I still have one more recipe in the works. I will wait until next week to share that one. There were a few other ideas I thought about making, but I will add those to my list for next year.
For some reason I had this strange desire to make carrot cake fudge. Of course a quick search on google brought up quite a few different recipes, but I didn’t see any for the idea I had swirling in my head. Gotta love that 
All the ones I saw had real carrots and pineapple in them…that just didn’t sound very good to me for fudge. I had one carrot cake mix left in my cupboard, so I decided to experiment and see if a cake mix can be added to hot fudge. Turns out, it works pretty well.
I like my carrot cake to have a generous topping of cream cheese frosting, so I decided the Carrot Cake Fudge needed a layer of cream cheese fudge on top as well. I kind of have a thing for layered fudge The Carrot Cake M&M’s were the perfect decoration for each fudge square. So far the only place I have seen these M&M’s is Walmart. I have also heard of some readers buying them from Amazon if you really want this fun flavor.
One great thing about this fudge is that it sets up a little faster than some of the other ones I have made before. I’m not always the most patient when I am waiting to munch on a new creation.
Now I need to find someone who needs fudge…because I also have snacking issues and can’t be trusted around any fudge.
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Carrot Cake Fudge with a layer of Cream Cheese Fudge for a fun dessert on Easter Sunday.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a large sauce pan combine the butter, 3 cups white chips, and can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the dry cake mix 1/4 cup at a time until thoroughly combined. Stir in the marshmallow cream. Keep stirring to keep the fudge from sticking on the bottom. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- In another saucepan, melt the 1 cup of white chips over low heat. Stir in the cream cheese frosting and marshmallow cream when the chips are melted. Pour over the carrot cake layer and smooth out. Press the M&M's into the top. Chill 1 hour before cutting. Cut into approximately 40-50 squares.
Notes
If you can't find the carrot cake M&M's, you could top the fudge with sprinkles.
Fudge from Friends:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge from Buns in my Oven
Cinnabon Fudge from Shugary Sweets
Chubby Hubby Fudge from Bakerita
Shared with: What’s Cooking, I’m Lovin It, Weekend Potluck,
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
These look amazing! I would never think to use cake mix in a fudge recipe
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma’s Cookie recently posted..17 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Genius idea girlfriend!!!! You can certainly send some to ME!!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork Tostadas
You are purely a GENIUS! I made your Carrot Cake Magic Bars last night (because my UPS man delivered my M&Ms yesterday.) And I was on it…straight into the kitchen! And this fudge is calling my name as well! (=
I am so wanting to make carrot cake fudge this year! We’ll see if that ever happens…
This is gorgeous Jocelyn!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn Treats
I am not a big fudge person, but I love carrot cake, I may have to try this!!!
I didn’t even know there was such a thing as carrot cake fudge!! I had a craving for banana fudge but mine did NOT turn out as well as this heehee. Looks awesome Jocelyn and I love the layers – makes it more visually reminiscent of carrot cake
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain recently posted..The Banana Fudge Blues
I am the same, when I like a flavor I try to make all kinds of things with it. Just when I thought I was surprised by your Carrot Cake Magic Bars, you surprised me again! This sound so great!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Cool Mint Oreo Granola Bars
Oh, my goodness…this is the most creative fudge I have seen! It sounds delicious!! And where have I been…I had no idea about carrot cake m&m’s. I’m going to be on the look out for those.
Katie recently posted..Pear and Arugula Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
I’m totally okay with you running the carrot cake recipes into the ground–I LOVE carrot cake! Also, I’m more than willing to take some of this fudge off your hands.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday
Amazing Jocelyn! Would love to try this flavor…guess I’ll have to make some soon
I know my hubby would devour it in no time!
Liz recently posted..Strawberry and Cream S’more Bars
Oh my heck! I need fudge! =o) First, carrot cake M&Ms? I am so stinkin’ envious of everyone who lives near Walmart right now. I haven’t heard of these but now I’m on a lookout. Not a huge carrot cake fan because it always sounded too healthy for me. I was really glad when I read that this doesn’t actually have chunks of carrots in it. That would have killed it for me =o) Genius! Love this! Thanks for another amazing fudge recipe.
Erin @ Making Memories recently posted..Candy Bouquet
What a fabulous Easter idea! This just looks amazing. I will be trying this one out for sure!
Jasmine recently posted..Vanilla Sundae Cake
You are SO creative!!! My attempts at fudge don’t meet with success. So I will settle for yours. You know my address.
I can’t even imagine trying to measure out a half-cup of ooey gooey sticky marshmallow cream. Do you have any tips for us on the best and most accurate way to do that?! Thanks!!
It really wasn’t that hard to get out of a measuring cup. You could spray your measuring cup with a light mist of baking spray to help remove it easily if you want.
Thank you so much for the helpful hint!
carrot cake fudge! i’m so intrigued. this looks awesome. whenever i go to cheesecake factory i always get the carrot cake cheesecake. to die for!
teresa recently posted..Lemon Graham Squares
Jocelyn, this fudge looks dangeerrrooouusly good! I’ve never seen carrot cake fudge–what a great idea!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Green Giant Veggie Snack Chips
So cute and so jealous of your darling Easter decorations. I really need to buy some
carrian recently posted..Basil Primavera Stuffed Potato
You and Aimee both make the most amazing fudge flavors. This is so creative and looks so good.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama recently posted..Bolognese Sauce with Cloves and Cinnamon
What an innovative fudge recipe! It would never even enter my brain to consider making carrot cake fudge!?! It sounds amazing! Kudos to you!
Sue {munchkin munchies} recently posted..{Bunny} Cookies and Milk
I need to try this definitely. I think I may become a fudge addict
Carole@ The Sweet Chick recently posted..Pâté au Saumon (Salmon Pie)
I love carrot cake! This sounds delicious!
Jeni recently posted..My Cute and Cheap Easter Egg Topiary
You are killing me with this fudge! Amazing creation here Jocelyn! You could make a dozen more carrot cake recipes as far as I’m concerned!
Tanya Schroeder recently posted..Green Goddess Dip
I can totally take these off your hands
Your fudge always turns out so pretty and perfect! My man loves carrot cake and today is his birthday… I planned on trying to make him a carrot cake this weekend… may have to include this too!!
Desi recently posted..Bacon and Herbed Baked Eggs
A stroll thru your fudge line up was almost to much for me! I either need to get cooking or head to See’s as soon as they open!
Cindy Harris recently posted..That Really Good Pasta
I love that you make Easter treats around carrot cake!
Ugh…though know about the fudge snacking issues. I made some earlier this week and I don’t even want to know how often I’ve gone to the fridge for a piece already.
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites
I love all of your fudge, Jocelyn! You create such great flavor combinations. And I definitely need to find me some carrot cake M&Ms
Megan @ The Pink Flour recently posted..How I use Technology to Help in Party Planning
Thank you so much Megan! I hope you have luck finding the M&M’s…they were really yummy!!!
Love the idea of carrot cake in fudge form! A great springtime treat. I’m still debating on buying the M&Ms.
Carla recently posted..Simple Dried Cherry and Orange Scones
It was such a fun and crazy idea…I’m glad it worked out! And you need to get the M&M’s…totally worth it!!!
i love fudge!! and this looks so nice
I would love it you could share this on my my link party – Serenity Saturday
Natasha @ http://www.serenityyou.com
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These are too cute! You have such amazing fudge recipes!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven recently posted..Guinness Pulled Pork
Thank you so much!!!
These recipes sound SO good! Thanks for sharing. New follower from Sarah Lynn’s Sweets!
Sarah Lynn recently posted..More S’mores!
I am so excited to have you here following! Headed over to visit your blog too!!!
Looks Yummy! I am surely going to try the carrot cake fudge!
Sounds like a great plan to me
Very creative; love carrot cake and fudge! Your pics are gorgeous too, making it even more dangerous!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie recently posted..Homemade Barbecue-Ranch Chicken Pizza
Oh man! I love all your fudge recipes!
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil recently posted..Slow Cooker Chicken
I made this for a campus organization meeting today, and it was fantastic! I added a little green food coloring to the top layer to make it even more colorful and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for letting me know it turned out! I love that you added green to the top…so festive
Jocelyn Brubaker recently posted..Strawberry M&M Granola Bars
I have to tell you that these are my new favorite obsession. I made this up last week and had to bag them all up to keep from inhaling the whole pan. They were so good. I can’t wait for Easter because they are ALL going in my Easter basket this year.
I had to share with my readers and am sending them all your way for this yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Kim @KimsKandyKreations recently posted..Carrot Cake Fudge
Woo Hoo! That makes me so happy to hear that!!! I wrapped up a plate and sent it to work with my husband before I could eat the whole batch!!!
I just made these tonight and they are delicious! I was able to find the Carrot Cake M & M’s at Wal-Mart. I only wish I would have pre-cut straight lines in the top of the fudge before I placed the M & M’s. They are kind of all over the place, but it tastes good, so who cares, right?
I am so excited to hear how it turned out. I completely hear you on the M&M’s all over, but hey, as long as it tastes good