Carrot Cake Puppy Chow Recipe (2024)

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byAshlyn Edwards on Mar 24, 2015 (updated Apr 15, 2019) 24 comments »

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Carrot Cake Puppy Chow – Crispy rice cereal covered with white chocolate and loaded with carrot cake flavor. It’s the perfect snack for spring, or anytime of the year!

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Y’all, I am so excited about this recipe today. I mean, just bursting-at-the-seams kind of excited. See, I’ve had this idea in my head for the past month and have been itching to try it out. Well, I finally had the chance to do it, and it really came out GOOD!

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Sometimes when I try out my ideas, they don’t always go well. For example, when I made my St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn Balls, it took me three tries to get them right. And then there are times when some ideas just aren’t worth attempting more than once. Yep, sometimes ya just have to suck it up and realize that some recipes are just beyond saving!

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But this time, I was really happy with the result. My hubby’s reaction to this one also helped affirm that for me. See, he is one of my biggest supporters, but he also doesn’t sugarcoat his feelings about how something turns out. Whether it’s good or bad, he gives me his honest opinion, and I appreciate that (most of the time 😉 ).

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So when I told him about this Carrot Cake Puppy Chow, he looked a little skeptical. He questioned how much it would actually taste like Carrot Cake without tasting…well, weird! But ya know what? He took one bite, smiled at me and said, “Wow! That’s really good!” Ahhh… mission accomplished.

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5 from 12 ratings

Recipe: Carrot Cake Puppy Chow Recipe

Yield: 10 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 2 minutes mins

Total Time: 7 minutes mins

Carrot Cake Puppy Chow – Crispy rice cereal covered with white chocolate and loaded with carrot cake flavor. It’s the perfect snack for spring, or anytime of the year!

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups crispy rice cereal squares
  • 1 cup carrot cake mix
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 (4 oz) white chocolate baking bars
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • carrot cake sprinkles,, optional

Instructions

  • Place rice cereal into a large bowl.

  • In a large zip top baggie, combine cake mix and powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake to evenly combine ingredients.

  • In a large glass bowl, combine white chocolate and shortening. Melt according to directions on package. I heated mine in the microwave for 30 seconds then stirred, another 30 seconds and stirred again, then continued heating in 10 second intervals and stirring until completely melted.

  • Pour white chocolate over cereal and mix carefully using a spatula.

  • Empty the coated cereal into the baggie with the cake mix and powdered sugar and shake gently until all cereal is evenly dusted. Top with carrot cake sprinkles if desired.

  • Store in an airtight container and enjoy!

Cuisine: American

Course: Snack

Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Serving: 1g, Calories: 378kcal, Carbohydrates: 70g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 402mg, Potassium: 100mg, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 156mg, Iron: 1.4mg

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originally published on Mar 24, 2015 (last updated Apr 15, 2019)

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  1. Mallory Reply

    Yum! I love puppy chow and the idea of adding a carrot cake flavor sounds delicious!

  2. Marta Reply

    I love that this is a unique puppy chow recipe! Who would’ve thought to make it carrot cake flavored? I can’t wait to make this with my kiddos.

  3. Carissa Reply

    My mother loves carrot cake, or anything carrot cake flavored. I can’t wait to share this with her she would love this!

  4. Karen Reply

    I am right there with you bursting at the seams from excitement, I love anything carrot so I can’t wait to make this Puppy Chow! Yum!

  5. Jennifer Reply

    Do not forget that raw cake mix can make you sick due to ecoli in the flour. you need to microwave to internal temp of 160 degrees or bake on baking sheet for 10 mins at 350 degrees to kill the bacteria. It is not only the eggs that can make you sick eating raw cake mix.

  6. Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic Reply

    What a fun way to use cake mix!

    I totally get what you mean about the recipe development part! I remember trialling my red velvet cake seven times because it just wouldn’t work out at first. Glad this puppy chow recipe turned out perfectly in the end!

  7. Dannii Reply

    Anything with carrot cake flavours is good with me. This sounds delicious.

  8. Farah Reply

    This is the best idea! My kids would absolutely love this. Thanks for the recipe!

  9. SHANIKA Reply

    This Puppy Chow recipe looks so simple, yet perfect!

  10. Alexandra Reply

    Such a clever idea! I had never tried making anything like this before – but I am so pleased I have now. This is a new family favourite, and so delicious!

  11. Sharon Chen Reply

    Looks so nice! Kids would definitely like this too! This is a great idea.

  12. Adrianne Reply

    This is such an interesting recipe! I love the creativity and the thoughts behind the post. Sounds like you have a great relationship with your husband too!

  13. Hani Eriani Reply

    Hello Ashlyn! I can envision your recipe and I’m sure it taste amazing especially because I will love white chocolate & carrot cake mix in the recipe. Oh about your husband who always give honest opinion, my husband do that too. Sometimes I appreciate that, but when I’m in bad mood I just want to hear nice comments. Haha.

  14. Tara Reply

    How fun! I just love this idea and the flavor sounds incredible. I am sure this would be a hit with my kids.

  15. Marie Reply

    This looks perfect for snacking! I love how quick and easy it is to make. Great for serving at home on movie nights.

  16. Cathy Reply

    I love puppy chow and carrot cake and together these are just perfect together! 🙂 Ashlyn, I would love for you to share this sweet recipe over at my new link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! 🙂
    Cathy

  17. Cate | Chez CateyLou Reply

    I love when recipes turn out exactly how I envision them! This puppy chow looks awesome! And such a perfect easter treat!

  18. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files Reply

    How did you know I have been craving puppy chow?! This is so perfect for next weekend 😉

  19. Kelley Reply

    LOVE when recipes you have been dreaming up turn out just perfect! This looks great Ashlyn!

  20. amanda @ fake ginger Reply

    Oh my gosh, I have to make this! My family is obsessed with carrot cake right now – you’re a genius!

  21. Beth Reply

    I’m all for this fun easter version of puppy chow!!

  22. Serene @ House of Yumm Reply

    Love love love puppy chow!! So fun to mix up flavors 🙂 And this one looks and sounds amazing Ashlyn! Love everything about it.

  23. Denise Wright Reply

    You know I’ve had puppy chow for the first time at Christmas! I love all things and everything carrot cake (as does my family) so I’m sure we are going to love this! Great recipe!

  24. Faye Wilkerson Reply

    My husband works for Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The employees are always asking him to get me to make them treats. This would be a good recipe for Easter. I could fill the carrot shaped bags with your chow. I always have to send 100+
    treats, but I could make it ahead of time.

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FAQs

Why is my carrot cake not fluffy? ›

The key to a soft and fluffy carrot cake is to have the carrots bake into the crumb. If you coarsely grate the carrots, then they will not bake as quickly and will stay as threads through the cake which can get stuck in your teeth. For maximum flavor and the best texture, you'll need to grate them finely.

Why is puppy chow call puppy chow? ›

How Puppy Chow Got Its Name. Chex cereal, originally made by the Ralston Purina Company, debuted in grocery stores in 1937. Because the company referred to their dog food as “dog chow” and cat food as “cat chow,” they jokingly called their new cereal line “human chow,” according to Taste.

What is the secret to a very fluffy cake? ›

Most cakes begin with creaming butter and sugar together. Butter is capable of holding air and the creaming process is when butter traps that air. While baking, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy cake. No properly creamed butter = no air = no fluffiness.

What ingredient makes cake Fluffy? ›

Cakes and pastries are fluffy and light in nature due to the presence of baking soda in it. When baking soda is combined with both an acidic ingredient and a liquid, it becomes activated. Upon activation, Carbon dioxide is produced, which allows baked products to rise and become light and fluffy.

What is the Southern name for puppy chow? ›

This quick, no-bake puppy snack mix will also answer to other names such as Muddy Buddies, Muddy Munch, Monkey Munch, or Reindeer Chow. Think of it as sweet chocolate and peanut butter Chex mix. You need only pantry basics to make a big batch of this snack, so you might have already have everything on hand.

What is the difference between puppy chow and Muddy Buddies? ›

Muddy Buddies is actually the official name of the recipe marketed by General Mills, the maker of Chex cereal. Names like “puppy chow” and others have become layman's terms for homemade versions like this one.

Is puppy chow only a Midwest thing? ›

Puppy chow is a party staple in the Midwest, but not everywhere else. Puppy chow — a snack mix made of Chex cereal covered in melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar — is often a fixture at parties. People outside of the Midwest have often never heard of it, and they don't know what they're missing.

Why did my carrot cake turn out so dense? ›

Your cake is too dense A cake that is overly dense typically has too much liquid, too much sugar or too little leavening (not excess flour, as is commonly thought).

What makes a cake more fluffy? ›

The most crucial tip? Instead of buying an entire box of cake flour, simply incorporate two tablespoons of cornstarch into 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour. This blocks the formation of gluten in the flour, which produces a lighter, fluffier cake.

Why is my cake dense and not fluffy? ›

One of the key factors that can lead to dense cakes is the incorrect ratio of ingredients. Baking is a science, and even a small deviation from the recipe can have a big impact on the final texture of your cake. Too much flour or not enough leavening agents like baking powder can result in a dense cake.

Why did my cake not fluff up? ›

Correct oven temperature is necessary to allow the cake to rise before the structure sets. If the oven is too hot, the cake will set too fast before the air bubbles have formed. If the oven is not hot enough, the cake will rise too much, then fall in the center before it is set.

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