Shortcut Carrot Cake

7 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 large)
  • 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided
  • 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Directions

  1. 1
    oven to 350° F.
  2. 2
    cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts. Pour into 2 (9-inch) square pans sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans. Turn cakes over; cool completely.
  3. 3
    beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
  4. 4
    cake layers on plate, spreading frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Top with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.
  5. 5
    Calories: 390
  6. 6
    Total fat: 23 g
  7. 7
    Saturated fat: 10 g
  8. 8
    Cholesterol: 60 mg
  9. 9
    Sodium: 310 mg
  10. 10
    Carbohydrate: 45 g
  11. 11
    Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  12. 12
    Sugars: 32 g
  13. 13
    Protein: 5 g
  14. 14
    Vitamin A: 35% DV
  15. 15
    Vitamin C: 4% DV
  16. 16
    Calcium: 8% DV
  17. 17
    Iron: 6% DV

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