Best Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep
15-30 mins
Total
1 HR 40 MIN
Servings
16 Servings
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.
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
2
cups
powdered sugar
1
tub
Philadelphia
Original Cream Cheese Spread
COOL WHIP
Original Whipped Topping
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts.
Step 3
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch square pans sprayed with cooking spray.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
Step 6
Stack cakes on plate, filling and frosting with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
