Name: Best Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix; 3 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups); 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained; 1 cup chopped pecans, divided; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

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1 Hr(s) 40 Min(s) (incl. cooling)

30 Min(s) Prep

1 Hr(s) 10 Min(s) Cook

Discover why we think this the Best Carrot Cake Recipe! Fresh carrots balance the sweetness of the cream cheese frosting in our Best Carrot Cake Recipe.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix

3 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained

1 cup chopped pecans, divided

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

2 cups powdered sugar

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

Let's 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 greased and floured 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. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

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

Stack cakes on plate, filling and frosting with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

For a Decorative Design

Use a toothpick to draw 4 diagonal lines across top of cake; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup nuts over lines.

Tip 2

Substitute

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

Tip 3

How to Store

Keep frosted cake refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories

460

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g

33%

Saturated Fat 11g

55%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 70mg

23%

Sodium 360mg

16%

Total Carbohydrates 50g

18%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 35g

70%

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A

50%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.