Easy Carrot Cake

By srumbel

DELICIOUS! I used Spice Cake mix instead of Yellow cake mix. I would absolutely use spice cake from now on. I also used Miracle whip, added raisins and walnuts. I Made it as a layer cake using my own icing recipe: 1/4c brown sugar 1 8oz. package light cream cheese 1c. cool whip. blend together. It was a hit in my house!
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Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
• 1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, divided
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. zest and 1 tsp. juice from 1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer 3 min. Stir in carrots and 1 cup nuts.

POUR into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar. Add lemon zest and juice; mix well. Spread onto cake. Sprinkle with remaining nuts just before serving.

kraft kitchens tips

HEALTHY LIVING
Save 30 calories and 3g of fat per serving by preparing with MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
HOW TO STORE
Keep refrigerated.