Favorite Carrot Cake
Original recipe makes 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
a.. 6 carrots, quartered
b.. 2 cups all-purpose flour
c.. 2 cups white sugar
d.. 2 teaspoons baking soda
e.. 1/2 teaspoon salt
f.. 3 eggs
g.. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
h.. 3/4 cup vegetable oil
i.. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
a.. 3/4 cup buttermilk
b.. 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
c.. 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
d.. 1 cup chopped walnuts
e.. 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
f.. 1/4 cup butter
g.. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
h.. 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
1.. In a small saucepan, cover carrots with water. Bring water to a boil and
cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash.
2.. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, 2 cups
white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon
and salt. Mix in pineapple, 2 cups mashed carrots, nuts and coconut.
3.. Pour into paper towel-lined 13 x 9 x 2-1/2 inch pan.
4.. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes, or until cake tests
done.
5.. Place cake on a plate, and allow to cool completely before frosting.
6.. To Make Frosting: Combine cream cheese, melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla
extract, and confectioners' sugar. Spread on cooled cake. Cake tastes best
after refrigerating overnight.
~ Enjoy the recipes and bon appettit ~
Arlette Arthur
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