Wednesday, January 26, 2005
This is the one in the family cookbook, so I'm pretty sure it's the one we usually make. I'll call my mom today to make sure.
Simple Carrot Cake
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
4 eggs
2 t. baking soda
2 t cinnamon
3 c. grated raw carrots
1 t. salt
Combine sugar, oil and eggs and beat until well blanded. Sift drya ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add grated carrots and blend well. Pour into greased and lightly floured 9/13 baking pan and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done. cool and top with icing.
Icing
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 t. vanilla
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 pkg (16 oz) powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
Combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat until well blended. Add chopped pecans, if desired, and spread on cooled cake.
