Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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) Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06; 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

Servings: persons

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) Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
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

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer 3 min.
3
Stir in carrots and 1 cup nuts.
4
Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
5
Bake 35 to 40 min.
6
or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool completely.
8
Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended.
9
Gradually beat in sugar.
10
Add lemon zest and juice; mix well.
11
Spread onto cake.
12
Sprinkle with remaining nuts just before serving.

955

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix, 1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing, 4 eggs, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Easy Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Carrot Cake

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