Easy Nova Scotia Carrot Cake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is a family favourite with just the right combinations of spices, a moist cake that is definitely a crowd pleaser. If you aren't an expert baker, this can all be done in one saucepan. This is one easy to make cake. Ingredients:
1 cup carrot, shredded |
1 cup raisins (optional) |
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 teaspoon clove |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 1/2 cups water |
2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
nuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven 350F.
2. Grease and flour a 9x13 pyrex dish, or 2 5x9 loaf pans.
3. In a large saucepan combine carrots, raisins, butter, sugar, spices and water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
4. Cool and add all remaining dry ingredients.
5. Stir well and pour into prepared baking pan (s).
6. Bake at 350F for 1 hour, until cake test done.
7. If desired, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and garnish with crushed pineaples and nuts.
8. Enjoy!
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