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Carrot Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 c canola oil
2 c sugar
2 c flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 eggs
4 c finely shredded carrots
1 c raisins
1 c chopped pecans
FILLING
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 c whipping cream
1/2 c butter
1 c chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla
FROSTING
3/4 c butter, softened
2 pkg (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla
3 c confectioners sugar
Directions:
Directions:
In mixing bowl, beat oil and sugar for 1 minute. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with eggs. Mix well. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts, mix well. Pour into three greased and floured 9" round baking pans. Bake at 350 º for 35- 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove to wire racks and cool completely. For the filling: In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in cream, add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until the butter is melted, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Set aside to cool. For frosting: beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in sifted confectioners sugar. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost sides and top of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
16 - 20

 

 

 

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