BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE

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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.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cakes

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g