Easy Carrot Cake

photo by:kraft

DELICIOUS! I used Spice Cake mix instead of Yellow cake mix. I would absolutely use spice cake from now on. I also used Miracle whip, added raisins and walnuts. I Made it a...read more

posted by

jky5029

on 11/28/2012

time

prep:

30 min

total:

1 hr 40 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

eggs

1/4

cup water

2-1/2

tsp. ground cinnamon

carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)

cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, divided

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

1/4

cup butter, softened

2-1/2

cups powdered sugar

1/2

tsp. zest and 1 tsp. juice from 1 lemon

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer 3 min. Stir in carrots and 1 cup nuts.

POUR into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar. Add lemon zest and juice; mix well. Spread onto cake. Sprinkle with remaining nuts just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Save 30 calories and 3g of fat per serving by preparing with MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

How to Store

Keep refrigerated.

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bobettern

posted:9/25/2005

As with a previous reviewer, I also needed an easy carrot cake recipe for a wedding cake I was baking. I substituted applesauce for the mayo and omitted the nuts. The result was moist and I received many compliments. I will make this recipe again.

Jona33

posted:9/21/2005

I needed an easy recipe for a wedding cake I was making. Cake was heavy, since it was 3 tiers high. The guests all raved about the flavor and wanted the recipe. This one I'll keep on hand to make again & again.

Lacrazie175

posted:7/7/2005

Great for first time try. Received compliments on the cake where it tasted similar to those made in a bakery. Really simple and non messy recipe. Will definately do again.

klkahl

posted:6/19/2005

My guy LOVES carrot cake - and had never had one made from scratch! Using the cake to bypass a lot of time and steps was awesome.

a cook

posted:3/29/2005

This recipe is the best i have tried. Every birthday or any event I go to..this cake comes with me. Everyone who has tried it ..loves it. thanks

baartzh

posted:12/12/2004

EVERYONE REQUESTED AGAIN, USED CREAM CHEESE ICING AND MADE 3 LAYERS INSTEAD OF TWO.

emw1983

posted:12/7/2004

Simply amazing...

miltonsunshine

posted:10/8/2004

Iused a yellow cake mix and a Bunt pan at the temperature indicated. I had to bake it for close to an hour. It was golden brown and extremely moist. Instead of the icing I used a light dusting of powdered sugar. My husband said not to lose the recipe.

bambi3151

posted:10/4/2004

I used a Carrot Cake mix in place of the Yellow Cake mix. Very good.

Neice22

posted:10/3/2004

only problem i had was what to use to break up carrots and nuts with i didnt have a good blender