Easy Carrot Cake
- 1 package (2-layer size) spice cake mix
- 2 cups grated Bolthouse Farms carrots (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 28-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 18-ounce tub whipped dessert topping, thawed
Instructions:
Prepare cake mix as directed on package, stirring carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans into the batter until well blended.
- Pour into prepared 9-inch round baking pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer or a wire whisk until well blended. Stir in whipped topping until well blended.
- Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1 1/2 cups of cream cheese mixture. Carefully place second cake layer on top of the first.
- Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.