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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This was my Mom's recipe for Carrot Cake. A simple recipe that just tastes so good and reminds me of when I was a kid! Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
2 cups flour |
1 1/2 cups oil |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
3 cups grated carrots |
5 eggs |
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (optional) |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese |
1/4 cup margarine |
1 lb powdered sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
Directions:
1. For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine dry ingredients.
3. Stir in oil, eggs and grated carrots.
4. Beat for 2 minutes by hand.
5. Add nuts and mix thoroughly.
6. Bake in greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan for 45 minutes.
7. For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, margarine, powdered sugar and vanilla till light and fluffy.
8. Spread on cooled cake.
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