Shortcut Carrot Cake

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts. Pour into 2 (9-inch) square pans sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans. Turn cakes over; cool completely.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.

Stack cake layers on plate, spreading frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Top with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

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