Carrot Cake Poke Cake

box Carrot cake mix plus ingredients to prepare [eggs (oil, water])

[3.4] oz boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix

cold whole milk or half & half

[8] oz cream cheese (softened)

powdered sugar

pure vanilla extract

[16] oz frozen whipped topping (thawed or 4 cup fresh sweetened whipped cream)

pecan or walnut pieces (toasted)