AUNT KATHERINE FAMOUS CARROT CAKE

Aunt Katherine Famous Carrot Cake image

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.