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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Or cupcakes:-) Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup cocoa |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 eggs |
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil |
3 cups carrots, finely shredded |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar |
1/4 cup cocoa |
3 teaspoons vanilla |
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
2. Add the eggs, oil and carrots.
3. Beat until combined.
4. Pour into prepared 9x13, cupcake liners or 9 inch round baking pans. If using 9-in. round baking pans, line with waxed paper, and grease the paper.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, (less if making cupcakes).
6. Cool 10 minutes before removing from baking pans to wire rack to cool completely.
7. Frosting:.
8. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, and butter.
9. Beat until smoooth and fluffy.
10. Beat in the powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
11. If using 9-inch rounds:.
12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half the frosting.
13. Repeat layers.
14. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
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