DAD'S CARROT CAKE

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This is my Dad's recipe for his well-known Carrot Cake... It stays moist forever... well as long as it's not eaten... ;)

Provided by drumlinkelpie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup Wesson Oil
4 whole eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (1 lb) package grated carrot
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Room Temperature)
0.5 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla (Pure extract preferably)

Steps:

  • CAKE.
  • Combine all cake ingredients (except for the grated carrots) in a large mixing bowl & beat for 2 minutes.
  • Then fold in the grated carrots.
  • Pour into a greased & lightly floured rectangular cake pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes.
  • ICING.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat all four ingredients until creamy.
  • Spread onto room temperature cooled cake (I prefer, still in baking pan)
  • For an extra treat, sprinkle fresh diced pecans & enjoy.

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