Carrot Cake

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour (plain)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 c. grated carrots
  • 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Lightly grease and flour 10 x 4-inch tube pan.
  2. 2
    Sift together all dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Grate 4 cups carrots.
  4. 4
    Set oven to 350°.
  5. 5
    In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar at high speed until light and fluffy.
  6. 6
    At low speed, add flour mixture, 1/4 at a time, along with eggs, lemon and orange peels (optional) and juices.
  7. 7
    Beat until smooth.
  8. 8
    With a wooden spoon, fold in carrots, nuts and raisins.
  9. 9
    Bake 60 minutes.

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