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CategoryRecipesDessert | CategoryRecipesCake |
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cake Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded carrots (5 medium)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional, not recommended)
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 3 teaspoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Grease bottom and sides of one 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended.
- Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute.
- Stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan(s).
- Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack.
- Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable.
Nutritional Facts |
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Calories |
440 cal |
Fat |
26 g |
Saturated Fat |
3.5 g |
Cholestorol |
55 mg |
Sodium |
230 mg |
Carbohydrates |
46 g |
Sugars |
27 g |
Fiber |
2 g |
Protein |
6 g |