Carrot Cake And Icing

Name: Carrot Cake And Icing
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 2 c. granulated white sugar; 2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. cooking oil; 4 eggs; 3 c. grated carrots; 1/2 c. nutmeats; raisins (if desired)

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 c. granulated white sugar
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. cooking oil
4 eggs
3 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. nutmeats
raisins (if desired)

Directions

1

Sift together dry ingredients (first 6 in list).
2

Separately beat sugar into oil (room temperature) on high speed.
3

When the mixture is fluffy, add eggs at room temperature, one at a time. Gradually add dry ingredients to liquid.
4

Bake in a 10 x 15-inch pan for 35 to 40 minutes at 350° or use 9 x 13-inch or an 8-inch square pan.
5

A Bundt pan would require more time.
6

Test the cake for doneness by inserting toothpick to see if dough is cohering, or lightly touch the top to see whether it springs back.