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carrot cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
David Henson
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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