Dessert

Easy Carrot Cake

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prep time

15 min

total time

1 hr 45 min

makes

24 servings, 1 piece (73 g) each

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What You Need

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

1 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread

4 eggs

1/4 cup cold water

2-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

3 carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, melted

2-1/2 cups icing sugar

1/2 tsp. zest and 1 tsp. juice from 1 lemon

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended; stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean; cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar. Add lemon zest and juice; mix well. Spread onto cake.