Grandma's Orange Carrot Cake

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1 cup Grandma's Molasses, Gold Label
• 1 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp grated orange peel

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, combine molasses, margarine, eggs and orange juice; mix well. Stir in flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour into 2 greased 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread one layer with frosting; top with second layer and spread with frosting. Garnish with grated orange peel or walnuts.