Shortcut Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Shortcut Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix; 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix); 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix); 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix); 2 cups shredded carrots (about 1/2 lb.); 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup chopped pecans, divided; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
2 cups shredded carrots (about 1/2 lb.)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed

1
PREHEAT oven to 350u00b0F, and spray baking pans with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package, stirring in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans until well blended.
3
Pour into 2 (9-inch) square baking pans.
4
Bake 25 to 30 minute or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool.
5
MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended.
6
Stir in whipped topping until well blended.
7
PLACE 1 cake layer on serving plate.
8
Spread with 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture.
9
Carefully place second cake layer on top of first cake layer.
10
Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture.
11
Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
12
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix, 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix), 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix), and more.

Yes, Shortcut 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.

Shortcut Carrot Cake

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