Layered Carrot Cake

Layered Carrot Cake
For 88 cents per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 516 calories, 5g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe serves 14. Head to the store and pick up cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, orange juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Easter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix and cinnamon.
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Whisk the eggs, orange juice and oil; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. Stir in the carrots, raisins and nuts (batter will be thick).
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3
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
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Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
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Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and peel; beat until smooth.
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Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 25 m.
Servings14
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsEaster
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