Carrot Nut Cake

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. oil
  • 2 c. molasses
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 c. carrots, grated
  • 1 c. nuts, chopped
  • orange zest (from rind)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix oil and molasses together.
  2. 2
    Beat in egg yolks one at a time.
  3. 3
    Continue beating and add 5 tablespoons hot water.
  4. 4
    Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
  5. 5
    Add to the egg mixture.
  6. 6
    Combine the orange zest, carrots and nuts together; stir into batter.
  7. 7
    Beat the egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks; fold in.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 60 to 70 minutes.

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