MRS. THOMPSON'S CARROT CAKE

Mrs. Thompson's Carrot Cake image

I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was, and is, the best carrot cake I have ever tasted. It's requested for many family gatherings and celebrations. -Becky Wachob, Kelly, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups shredded carrots
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into carrot mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.