MRS THOMPSON CARROT CAKE

By Bug7

Dessert Cake

Ingredients

• Frostings:
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 package(8 ounces)cream cheese,softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into carrot mixture.

Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely
in a pan on a wire rack.

For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth. Spread over cake. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 13 servings