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.