CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE

Chocolate Carrot Cake image

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3 cups carrots, finely shredded
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
3 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
Add the eggs, oil and carrots.
Beat until combined.
Pour into prepared 9x13, cupcake liners or 9 inch round baking pans. If using 9-in. round baking pans, line with waxed paper, and grease the paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, (less if making cupcakes).
Cool 10 minutes before removing from baking pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, and butter.
Beat until smoooth and fluffy.
Beat in the powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
If using 9-inch rounds:.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half the frosting.
Repeat layers.
Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.