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Shortcut Carrot Cake




Source of Recipe


kraft foods






Recipe Introduction


A store-bought spice cake mix is a clever shortcut to delicious carrot cake.





List of Ingredients



• 1 pkg (2 layer size) spice cake mix
  
• 2 cups shredded carrots (about 1/2 lb)
  
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
  
• 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  
• 2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  
• 2 cups powdered sugar
  
• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package; stirring in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans until well blended. Pour into 2 (9") lightly greased and floured square baking pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.
   
2. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended; stir in whipped topping until well blended.
   
3. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1 1/2 cups cream cheese mixture. Carefully place second layer on top of first cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
   






Final Comments


Makes 18 servings

For a special decorative design, use a toothpick to draw 4 diagonal lines across top of cake; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans over lines.