Classic Carrot Cake
Servings: 15
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Ingredients
- CARROT CAKE:
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded carrots - approximately 4 medium carrots
- 1 1/2 cups oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- FROSTING:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine - softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 ounces cream cheese - softened 
 
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Directions
CARROT CAKE:

  • Heat oven to 350°.

  • Grease the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • In a large bowl, blend all ingredients together at
    a low speed.

  • When combined, beat on high for 3 minutes.

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

  • Cool completely before frosting.

FROSTING:
  • In a medium bowl, blend all ingredients together on high speed until
    smooth.
  • Spread over cooled cake.


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