–CAKE–
1 pk Yellow Cake Mix
2 c Fresh carrots; grated
8 oz Crushed pineapple; undrained
1/2 c Water
3 Eggs
1/2 c Oil
1/2 c Pecans; finely chopped
2 tb Cinnamon
FROSTING
6 oz Cream cheese; softened
1/3 c Butter or margarine; softene
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
3 1/2 c Confectioners sugar
1 ts Milk
FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350~. Grease and flour 13×9″ pan. Combine cake
mix, carrots, pineapple, water, eggs, oil, pecans, and cinnamon in large
bowl. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350~
for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan.
FOR FROSTING: Combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in large bowl.
Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add
confectioners sugar and milk, mixing well. Spread on cooled cake.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Decorate with pineapple chunks and whole
pecans, if desired.
Yields
12 Servings