SOURDOUGH CARROT CAKE

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Sourdough is believed to have originated in Ancient Egyptian times around 1500 BC, and was likely the first form of leavening available to bakers. Comes from a November 1978 Better Homes and Garden magazine. I haven't made this in years but it is delicious!

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup oil
1 cup sourdough starter
4 eggs
3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
2 cups confectioners' sugar (10X)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degree f.
  • In mixing bowl stir together four, sugar, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon.
  • Add carrots, oil, sourdough starter and eggs.
  • Mix until moistened.
  • Beat at medium speed of electric mixer for two minutes.
  • Pour into a greased and floured (I use PAM).
  • 13x9 baking pan.
  • Bake in 325 degree oven for 55 minutes.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Spread with Cream Cheese Frosting and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • In small bowl beat together cream cheese and butter.
  • Slowly beat in powdered sugar.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.6, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 425.2, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 54.4, Protein 5.7

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