Shortcut Carrot Cake Name: patti osteen Base: retired @ ft. knox Recipe: Shortcut Carrot Cake, New recipe i got today, again thought i would share. 1-pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix, 2-cups shredded carrots (about 1/2 lb.), 1-can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained , 1-cup Chopped Pecans, divided, 2-pkg. (8 oz. each)Cream Cheese, softened, 2-cups powdered sugar, 1-tub (8 oz.)Whipped Topping, thawed, PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package, stirring in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans until well blended. Pour into 2 (9-inch) square baking pans. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool. Beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in whipped topping until well blended. PLACE 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture. Carefully place second cake layer on top of first cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.