PAULA DEEN'S SWEET BABY JACK CARROT CAKE

Paula Deen's Sweet Baby Jack Carrot Cake image

Provided by Juenessa

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

butter, for greasing pans
flour, for dusting pans
2 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups granulated sugar
2 (4 ounce) jars strained carrot baby food
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease and flour 3 (8 or 9-inch) cake pans.
For the cake:
Mix together the flour, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and blend well with a handheld electric mixer for about 2 minutes.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes.
Invert onto lint-free dishcloth, or waxed paper, and allow to cool completely.
For the frosting:
Mix all ingredients with handheld electric mixer and blend until smooth and creamy.
Frost layers, top, and sides of cooled cake.