AUNT KATHERINE FAMOUS CARROT CAKE

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My Aunt Katherine makes the best Carrot Cake in the World. I always told her that she should write a cookbook, and now I make this in my sleep.

Provided by zina eddy

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 c carrots grated (i buy the carrots that are grated and are in the bag)
1 1/4 c corn oil
3 eggs
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3 1/2 c unbleached flour sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 c raisins
1/2 can(s) crused pineaples
CREAM CHEESE ICING
4 oz cream cheese
3 Tbsp cold water
1 1/2 tsp vanilla flavor
1 1/2 16oz boxes confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 Combine carrots, oil, sugar, eggs,cinnamon and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Beat about 3 minutes.
  • 2. Add one 2 cups flour, mix well. Gradually add remaining flour baking powder, soda,and salt.
  • 3. Add vanilla flavor, raisins, and pineapple. Beat about 3 minutes or until all ingredients are blended well. If mixture is stiff, add 2 Tbs. of orange juice and beat again.
  • 4. Lightly grease and flour (2)9" cake pans. Pour in cake batter.
  • 5. Bake in oven for 45-60 minutes. Test for completion by pushing cake down. If cake springs back, when done
  • 6. Remove cake from oven and drizzle glaze over cake while it's still hot. Let cake cool before severing.

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