Brownie Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 1 (19.8 ounce) box fudge brownie mix
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at low speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in chopped pecans.
3. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Cool in pan on wire rack.
6. Cut into squares.
7. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.