Shortcut Carrot Cake

photo by:kraft

As in all good carrot cakes, fresh veggies balance the sweet cream cheese frosting. The bonus in the shortcut is the time you get back in your day.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

1 hr 30 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix

large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)

can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

cups powdered sugar

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

PREPARE 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 cakes in pans 10 min. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.

BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.

STACK cake layers on plate, spreading frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Substitute

Substitute a yellow cake mix plus 2 tsp. ground cinnamon for the spice cake mix.

How to Store

Keep refrigerated.

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jpzak

posted:3/15/2009

I have made this recipe twice and it's winner! The cake is supermoist! I tweaked it just a bit by toasting the pecans first. My family, all on diets all the time, had two pieces each.

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