Adapted from
Cake Mix
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Batter:
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18 1/4 ozs
butter recipe golden cake mix
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2 ozs
Dream Whip whipped topping mix, dry
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1 cup
carrots, shredded
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1/2 cup
walnuts, chopped
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1/2 cup
raisins
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2 tsps
cinnamon
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1/2 tsp
baking powder
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1/2 c
egg whites, cold
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1/2 cup
water
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8 ozs
strained carrot baby food
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1 tbsp
olive oil
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1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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Frostng:
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8 ozs
fat-free cream cheese
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1 tsp
lemon peel
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2 tsp
lemon juice
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1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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3 cups
powdered sugar
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1/2 cup
walnuts
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, whipped topping mix, carrots, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and baking powder. In another mixing bowl, combine water, egg whites, baby food, oil, and one teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and remaining vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle top with remaining half cup walnuts. Refrigerate two hours before serving.