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Walnut Carrot Cake

"I hope you enjoy this quicker version of carrot cake," comments Ardyce Piehl from her home in Poynette, Wisconsin. To streamline it further, buy shredded carrots from the produce section and use prepared cream cheese frosting instead of homemade.

12-15 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange gel food coloring and fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well
blended. Stir in carrots and nuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for
40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until
fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until
smooth.
Tint a small amount of frosting orange for the carrot if desired.

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Walnut Carrot Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

Frost cake with plain frosting. Cut into squares. Pipe an orange
carrot onto each square; add a parsley sprig for the carrot top if
desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 543 calories, 31 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.