Walnut Carrot Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Chop 1/2 cup walnuts fine.
2. 2
   Grease 3 (9-inch) layer cake pans well.
3. 3
   Sprinkle each with about 2 1/2 tablespoons walnuts to coat. Chop remaining walnuts a little more coarsely; set aside.
4. 4
   Resift flour with baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Combine sugar, eggs, oil and spices.
6. 6
   Beat at high speed until light and well mixed.
7. 7
   Add half of flour mixture.
8. 8
   Stir until well blended.
9. 9
   Add milk, then remaining flour.
10. 10
    Stir in carrot and chopped walnuts.
11. 11
    Divide batter evenly in cake pans.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until cake tests done.
13. 13
    Let stand in pans on wire racks to cool.
14. 14
    When cold, frost with a butter cream frosting.
15. 15
    Decorate with walnut halves.