You can make your own cream cheese frosting or buy canned for this delicious carrot cake.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- dash salt
- 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 3 cups (about 5) carrots, shredded
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Preparation:
Beat sugar, oil and eggs for 1 minute. Stir in next 6 ingredients and beat for 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. Bake in greased, floured rectangular dish (9 x 12) for 40 to 45 minutes or in round cake pans for 30 to 35 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool in pan on a wire rack and frost with
cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate for best taste.
