Carrot Nut Cake

By Dianne_H

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups grated raw carrots
• 1 cup walnuts or raisins
• Frosting:
• 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese
• 3 tbsp oil
• 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 1/4 cup salt

Preparation

Step 1

Add sugar to oil beating after each addition. Beat eggs until light. Gradually beat the eggs into the oil/sugar mixture; continue beating until smooth. Gradually stir in sifted dry ingredients until thoroughly combined. Add carrots and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and set in the middle. Frost when cooled.

Frosting:
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in the oil. Add icing sugar and salt beating until smooth. Spread on cooled cake.