GRANDMAS CARROT CAKE

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my grandmother jake recently passed away and i told my dad that all i wanted of hers was her recipe for her carrot cake. it brings back so many great memeories, and to me it is truly the best carrot cake i have ever tasted.

Provided by mistylin 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon buttermilk
4 1/3 ounces canned carrots
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup real butter
1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • drain the carrots and mash them in large bowl.
  • in a separate bowl mix the salt, allspice, cinnamon, wheat germ,baking soda, and flour.
  • in another bowl whip the eggs til smooth.
  • add the sugar and the vegetable oil and cream together.
  • add the flour mixture and the egg mixture to the carrots, whip til mixed well.
  • add the buttermilk and the walnuts and mix again.
  • bake at 350 degrees in a well oiled and floured cake pan for 50 minutes.
  • cool completely.
  • mix the softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and lemon.
  • frost the cake and enjoy.
  • ps. i have been known to add another box of cream cheese and another
  • stick of butter, more calories but oh so tasty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 936.4, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 743, Carbohydrate 107.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 85.2, Protein 8.4

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