ORANGE CARROT CAKE II

Orange Carrot Cake II image

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
11 ounces mandarin oranges
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups shredded carrots
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Blend 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, coconut, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and oranges (undrained} in bowl on high speed -- for 1-2 minutes --
Add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt --
Blend on medium speed for 45 seconds -- scrape bowl and add carrots.
Pour into greased 13x9 pan -- or two 9" round cake pans.
Bake in 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes.
Cool completely on racks -- (let set in pan for 10 minutes before removing) if using round cake pans. I leave it in the 13x9 pans.
To prepare ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Cream cream cheese and butter until smooth -- add the rest of the ingredients. Beat until smooth --
Frosting will not be as stiff -- add more powdered sugar if you desire a stiffer frosting --
Frosting will harden in the refrigerator --
Garnish cake with drained mandarine oranges if desired --.