Difference between revisions of "Carrot Cake III"
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*4 eggs | *4 eggs | ||
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*1 1/4 cups vegetable oil | *1 1/4 cups vegetable oil | ||
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*2 cups white sugar | *2 cups white sugar | ||
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*2 tsp vanilla extract | *2 tsp vanilla extract | ||
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*2 cups all-purpose flour | *2 cups all-purpose flour | ||
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*2 tsp baking soda | *2 tsp baking soda | ||
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*2 tsp baking powder | *2 tsp baking powder | ||
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*1/2 teaspoon salt | *1/2 teaspoon salt | ||
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*2 tsp ground cinnamon | *2 tsp ground cinnamon | ||
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*3 cups grated carrots | *3 cups grated carrots | ||
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*1 cup chopped pecans / walnut | *1 cup chopped pecans / walnut | ||
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*1/2 cup butter, softened | *1/2 cup butter, softened | ||
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*8 ounces cream cheese, softened | *8 ounces cream cheese, softened | ||
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*4 cups confectioners' sugar | *4 cups confectioners' sugar | ||
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*1 tsp vanilla extract | *1 tsp vanilla extract | ||
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*1 cup chopped pecans | *1 cup chopped pecans | ||
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| − | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. | + | ==Directions== |
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| + | #Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. | ||
| + | #In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan. | ||
| + | #Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. | ||
| − | + | ===Frosting=== | |
| − | + | To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake. | |
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Latest revision as of 08:04, 21 November 2013
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans / walnut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Frosting
To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.