Bakery-Style Carrot Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch cake; cool completely.
3. 3
   Remove from pan; cut crosswise in half.
4. 4
   Spoon frosting into medium bowl.
5. 5
   Add COOL WHIP; whisk until blended.
6. 6
   Place 1 cake half, top side down, on plate; spread with about 1/3 of the COOL WHIP mixture.
7. 7
   Cover with remaining cake half, top side up.
8. 8
   Spread top and sides of cake with remaining COOL WHIP mixture.
9. 9
   Press nuts into sides of cake.