JANIE'S CARROT CAKE

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I like this incredibly moist carrott cake because it makes a single layer. I especially like to use the cream cheese frosting with the nut topping. Very rich and full of flavor. A great size cake for when you don't want a large dessert.

Provided by Just Janie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 layer, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup soft butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup soft butter
3 -4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Beat 2/3 cup butter with sugar thoroughly. Add eggs, one at at time until fluffy. Combine flour, salt cinnamon and baking powder in small bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the carrotts & 1/2 cup nuts by hand.
  • Spread evenly in greased 9 " round cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 40 - 45 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes clean.
  • Cool in pan on rack for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool on rack completely.
  • Combine the remaining butter, cream cheese, vanilla & powdered sugar for frosting.
  • Frost the cooled layer.
  • Combine the ground nuts with the brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle over frosting.
  • Keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.1, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 165.1, Sodium 398.8, Carbohydrate 90, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 61.2, Protein 9.3

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