carrot cake.

This recipe is one mom has made as long as I remember, it's from an old cookbook but I'm not sure which one. It's so moist and delicious! I am soon going to attempt to make this recipe whole wheat and healthier in the near future, so stay tuned! But for now here's the real deal:

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots (5-6 carrots)
4 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional- I omit!)
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon in large bowl.
Add oil to flour mixture while mixing. Then add carrots and the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan, frost.

Cream Cheese Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2) stick butter, softened
2 cups confectioners sugar

Mix together. If you like to be generous with frosting, I suggest you double the recipe.



emily.