MIMI'S MOIST CARROT CAKE

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I was given this recipe by my late mother-in-law many decades ago. It is truly a classic and everyone who tastes it comes back for more! (Note: was asked if this was a pic of my cake. No it's not. I'm having to wait till I lock the men out of the house to be able to bake it and get a photo without it being one of a few crumbs...

Provided by Cheryl Jacobs

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 whole eggs
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
2 c granulated sugar
2 c plain all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
3 c grated or shredded carrot
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c seedless raisins
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 lb confectioners' sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
milk

Steps:

  • 1. In large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, oil and sugar; beat till smooth.
  • 2. Sift together dry ingredients and beat into egg mixture, mixing on medium speed until smooth. Stir in carrot, nuts and raisins.
  • 3. Bake in 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans 40-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to racks to cool completely before icing with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • 4. To make Cream Cheese Frosting, using mixer on medium high speed, beat sugar, cheese and vanilla together with just enough milk to bring to a spreading consistency

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