Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

In large bowl, beat dry pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in cake mix, carrots, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

Step 5

Spread batter evenly in pan.

Step 6

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.

Step 8

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until combined.

Step 10

Spread frosting evenly over top of cooled cake.

Step 11

Sprinkle top with pecans.