Carrot Cake

KatherynKatheryn Bowyer

ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1 teaspoon mace
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salad oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • Frosting:
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 package confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pistachio nuts, finely chopped

directions

  • 1

    Grate carrots. Grease and flour three 8-inch layer pans. Sift dry ingredients. With mixer blend the dry ingredients with the oil. Add eggs one at a time. With a large mixing spoon, stir in the grated carrots. Divide the batter into the three pans and bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until done. Cool before frosting.

  • 2

    Let cream cheese and butter come to room temperature; cream together with electric beater and slowly beat in the sugar. When well blended and very fluffy add vanilla extract. Spread frosting on top and between layers.

  • 3

    Sprinkle pistachios on top and side of cake.

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