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Best Carrot Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 C oil
1 1/2 C sugar
4 eggs
2 C flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. cinnamon
3 C grated carrots
1 C chopped nuts
1 C crushed pineapple
1 C raisins and/or coconut, if desired

Frosting:
1 cube soft margarine
1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Mix oil, sugar and eggs. Sift together dry ingredients and blend with sugar mixture. Fold remaining ingredients in and bake at 325 for about 45 minutes or until not jiggly in the center.
Option for frosting: add 1/4 C crushed pineapple, 1 tsp. lemon juice and 1 tsp. grated orange rind.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is sort of a combo from Grandma's two favorite recipes. Helpful hint: For best results, freeze carrot cake overnight, then return to refrigerated temperature before serving.

 

 

 

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