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Pair with [[Recipes/CreamCheeseFrosting|Cream Cheese Frosting]] for the full effect, consider using a more sweet variant for this cake.  | 
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| == 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  | 
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 1. Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. If using 9" round pans bake for 35-50 minutes then cool on wire racks for 10 minutes before removing the cake from the pan. 1. Cool completely, about 1 hour before decorating.  | 
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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pair with Cream Cheese Frosting for the full effect, consider using a more sweet variant for this cake.
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)
 
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, nutmeg, 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. If using 9" round pans bake for 35-50 minutes then cool on wire racks for 10 minutes before removing the cake from the pan.
 - Cool completely, about 1 hour before decorating.
 
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  | 
