PINEAPPLE CARROT SPICE CAKE

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I usually bake this cake for our bridge club meetings in the fall but it is delicious anytime of the year.

Provided by AHappyHomemaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box spice cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) bag shredded carrots (coarsely chopped)
1 cup pecans (chopped & divided)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Generously grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • In large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, cinnamon, pineapple with its juice, water, oil, and eggs; Beat at low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Increase mixer to medium speed and beat an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Fold in carrots and ½ cup of the pecans.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake in 350F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool the cake completely.
  • Frosting-In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon; beat just until smooth.
  • Spread over cooled cake.
  • Sprinkle remaining pecans over top.
  • Refrigerate several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 190.5, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.1, Protein 1.6

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