Shortcut Carrot Cake Recipe

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Shortcut Carrot Cake
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Directions:

  1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F, and spray baking pans with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package, stirring in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans until well blended.
  3. Pour into 2 (9-inch) square baking pans.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minute or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool.
  5. MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended.
  6. Stir in whipped topping until well blended.
  7. PLACE 1 cake layer on serving plate.
  8. Spread with 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Carefully place second cake layer on top of first cake layer.
  10. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  11. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
  12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 501.37 Kcal (2099 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.13g 49%
Cholesterol 33.2mg 11%
Sodium 423.03mg 18%
Potassium 938.98mg 20%
Total Carbs 50.23g 17%
Sugars 31.2g 125%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 6%
Protein 6.16g 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 50.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 380.46 Kcal (1593 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.38g 49%
Cholesterol 25.2mg 11%
Sodium 321.02mg 18%
Potassium 712.54mg 20%
Total Carbs 38.12g 17%
Sugars 23.68g 125%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 6%
Protein 4.67g 12%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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