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Carrot Cake Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Rebecca Richey Yorktown VA Ward
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. oil (I do 1/2 applesauce, 1/2 oil)
2 c. sugar
2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 can crushed pineapple with juice
3 eggs
2 c. flour (I do 1/2 whole wheat, 1/2 white flour)
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla

Frosting:
1/2 c. butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar or more.
Directions:
Directions:
Mix all together. Pour into tube pan and bake at 300 º for 60 minutes.

Frosting: mix together and spread on cake when cooled.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I have made this for several Linger Longers.

 

 

 

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