Carrot Cake

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This classic cake is always a brunch favorite.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 C. sugar
  • 1 C. packed brown sugar
  • 1 C. vegetable oil
  • 2 C. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 C. grated raw carrots
  • 1/2 C. raisins
  • 1/2 C. finely chopped nuts (optional)
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/4 C. butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • Approximately 3 C. icing sugar

Directions

In a large bowl eat eggs well. Add sugars gradually beating until light. Gradually beat in oil. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir into egg mixture. Stir in carrots, raisins, and optional nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9x13x2 inch pan or 2 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before removing from pan. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

To make frosting, cream together cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in icing sugar to give smooth spreadable consistency.

From: Canadian Living magazine

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