Carrot Cake

2 cups flour     2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt    1 teaspoon cinnamon

3 cups finely shredded carrots ( about 9 carrots)

1 cup cooking oil          4 eggs

1 cup chopped black walnuts and raisens (optional)

Grease and lightly flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.  In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.  Add carrots, oil, and eggs.  Mix till moistened; beat at medium speed in a electric mixer for 2 minutes.  Pour into prepared pan.  Bake in 325 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes or till wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool throughly on wire rack.  Frost with cream cheese frosting.  Serves 12 to 15.


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