Easy Carrot Cake Trifle

Box of Carrot Cake mix
8 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup butter soften
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
16 ounces Cool Whip
1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Prepare the carrot cake and bake according to the package for a 9×12 cake.
2. Allow the cake to cool and cut into cubes.
3. Using an electric mixer, mix the utter and the cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy. (2-3 minutes).
4. On low speed add the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time until it is thoroughly mixed.
5. Add the vanilla and beat frosting for about 2 minutes.
6. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until completely mixed in.
7. In a trifle or glass dish, alternate the cake, cream cheese mixture until the trifle dish is full.
8. Can add canned pineapple and/or orange bits. (optional)
9. Sprinkle walnuts on top.
10. Refrigerate until serving.