Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Step 2

   Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts.

3. Step 3

   Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch square pans sprayed with cooking spray.

4. Step 4

   Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

5. Step 5

   Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.

6. Step 6

   Stack cakes on plate, filling and frosting with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.