GOLDEN NUGGET CARROT CAKE - COLD SPRING TAVERN

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This recipe is from the Cold Spring Tavern in Santa Barbara, CA. It was also served at the Silver Screen Cafe in East Lansing, MI, before it closed. This carrot cake is incredible! It's very easy to make, too.

Provided by Lola Granola

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 13x9 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups grated raw carrots
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350 and grease a 13x9 pan.
  • Blend the oil and sugar together.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.
  • Fold in grated carrots.
  • (might be good with 1/2 c walnuts or raisins, if you like! ).
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 40 minutes or until done.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frosting:.
  • Mix all ingredients and frost!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 413.2, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 49.7, Protein 6

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