This recipe is for those of us that crave Carrot Cake but do not have the time to make the Carrot Cake from Scratch. For this recipe we are going to use a Spice Cake Mix that is already for you. This way all you have to do is add the other ingredients such as the Carrots, walnuts and pineapple. This gives you the shortcut when time is low.
Ingredients
1Box Spice cake mix
3Large eggs
1C.Water
⅓C.Vegetable oil
2C.Shredded carrots
8oz.Can crushed pineapple drained
1C.Chopped pecans divided
16oz.Cream cheese softened
2C.Powdered sugar
8oz.Cool Whip thawed
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, carrots, pineapple and ¾ cup of the chopped nuts. Beat on high until well combined.
Separate the batter evenly into two well greased 9 inch cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Let the cakes cool on a wire rack.
Once the cakes have cooled, mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Fold the cool whip into the cream cheese mixture.
Place a layer of cake onto a tray or serving dish, then top with a layer of the frosting.
Put the second layer of cake on top, and then ice the top and sides of the cake.
Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top of the cake before serving.