Desserts

Easy Carrot Cake

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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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jky5029

posted:11/28/2012

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 as a layer cake using my own icing recipe: 1/4c brown sugar 1 8oz. package light cream cheese 1c. cool whip. blend together. It was a hit in my house!

DeeDeeMite

posted:11/14/2012

This is the only carrot cake I make. I have made it several times always a great response. I use what I have on hand. Mayo or Miracle whip. Great both ways. Baking one tonight for work for tomorrow. I hope they like it as much as I do.

a cook

posted:10/16/2011

This is the best easiest carrot cake. I've made it many times w/ cream cheese frosting

JenniferZiemba

posted:4/8/2011

The best carrot cake. So easy and so moist. I added rasins to cake batter but used Toasted Walnuts as a garnish instead of putting it in the batter. I also frosted with cream cheese frosting. YUM, YUM.

jimboth

posted:3/13/2010

I used Kraft Miracle Whip instead of Real Mayo and it couldn't have been any better!!! Light,tasty and great!

JoyRny

posted:10/8/2008

This was delicious - was very easy to make. I used low fat mayo, and cream cheese frosting. It was a hit with everyone!

scottjmower

posted:6/18/2008

Excellent recipe - we used a reduced-sugar cake mix and for frosting, the sugar-free pudding-dreamwhip frosting recipe from Kraft and it was fabulous. Definitely one of our favorite desserts ever.

ezrajb

posted:3/25/2008

Tried this recipe for the first time over the Easter week-end and everyone LOVED it; got great reviews. I've saved this recipe and will definitely be baking this cake again..!!..

becky189

posted:1/12/2008

made with butter pecan cake mix. good flavor.

MarinaTx3

posted:11/20/2007

I have been making this cake for years. It fills the kitchen and house with the most delightful aroma! The mayo makes it moist, and the cake is a bit rich but delicious. I sometimes bake it in 9 inch rounds and then frost it with cream cheese frosting. This cake is tradition and is served every Thanksgiving and Easter to rave reviews.