GRANDMA JOAN'S CARROT CAKE

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This was my grandmothers recipe that she made for every bithday and holiday....Now that she's gone, I make it for my children. It's still a favorite!

Provided by Shannon Whyte

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c all purpose flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 dash(es) salt
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c peeled and grated carrots
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Carrot Cake: Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Sift these ingredients 3 times. Slowly add oil and beat on medium speed 8-10 minutes. Add eggs in one at a time while mixing on low speed. Stir in vanilla. Fold in carrots. Bake at 350 in a greased and floured Bundt cake pan fo 50 mimutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  • 2. Cream Cheese Frosting: Blend cream cheese and butter. Mix in vanilla. Slowly add powered sugar and mix well. Frost cake once it has cooled. Serve and enjoy!

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