mimi's moist carrot cake

Clanton, AL
Updated on Apr 7, 2012

I was given this recipe by my late mother-in-law many decades ago. It is truly a classic and everyone who tastes it comes back for more! (Note: was asked if this was a pic of my cake. No it's not. I'm having to wait till I lock the men out of the house to be able to bake it and get a photo without it being one of a few crumbs LOL)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - whole eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups plain all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups grated or shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup seedless raisins
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - milk

How To Make mimi's moist carrot cake

  • Step 1
    In large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, oil and sugar; beat till smooth.
  • Step 2
    Sift together dry ingredients and beat into egg mixture, mixing on medium speed until smooth. Stir in carrot, nuts and raisins.
  • Step 3
    Bake in 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans 40-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to racks to cool completely before icing with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Step 4
    To make Cream Cheese Frosting, using mixer on medium high speed, beat sugar, cheese and vanilla together with just enough milk to bring to a spreading consistency

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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