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Grandma's carrot cake

Grandma's carrot cake

Grandma's carrot cake
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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 2 c
  • oil
  • eggs - 4 item
  • flour - 2 c
  • soda - 2 tsp
  • cinnamon - 2 tsp
  • salt - 1 tsp
  • grated carrots - 3 c
  • nuts - 1/2 c
  • raisins optional - 1 item
  • Sift in dry ingredients
  • butter/margarine - 1/2 c
  • vanilla - 1 tsp
  • 3/4 to 6 1/4 sifted powdered sugar - 5 item

How to make grandma's carrot cake:

Beat eggs, oil & sugar, cream well. Sift in dry ingredients. Fold in carrots and nuts. Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, at 350°. Makes 3 layers or 1 9 x 13 cake. Top with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:8 oz. pkg. cream cheese1/2 c. butter/margarine1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla5 3/4 to 6 1/4 sifted powdered sugar Beat all except powdered sugar on medium speed until light & fluffy. Gradually add about 1/2 of the powdered sugar, beating well. Gradually beat in enough of the remaining powdered sugar until spreading consistency. Makes 4 1/2 cups frosting.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Vegetarian.

Rating:
Grandma's carrot cake
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Average rating: 3 of 5, total votes: 4
Cook. Time: PT1H20M
Total Time: PT1H20M


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