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carrot cake

(2 ratings)
Davethechef avatar
Recipe by
David Henson
@Davethechef
Iuka, IL

This recipe was my grandmas and is been around for along time and just wanted to share.

(2 ratings)
method Bake

Ingredients For carrot cake

  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    shredded carrots - approximately 4 medium carrots
  • 1 1/2 c
    oil
  • 4
    eggs
  • FROSTING
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or margarine - softened
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese - softened

How To Make carrot cake

  • 1
    CAKE: Heat oven to 350°. Grease the bottom of a 9x13 pan. In a large bowl, blend all ingredients together at a low speed. When combined, beat on high for 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • 2
    FROSTING: In a medium bowl, blend all ingredients together on high speed until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
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