Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. "Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside; "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills."--Jean Antheleme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

Carrot Cake Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Carrot Cake is from Dundas Seahawks, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!


Category:
Category:

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
CARROT CAKE 9 x 13 Pyrex pan (greased and floured)
4 eggs
1-1/2 c vegetable or canola oil
2 c white sugar
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp vanilla
2 c grated carrots
1 c crushed walnuts
1 can crushed pineapple – 14 or 19 ox can ***WELL DRAINED***

• Beat eggs
• Add oil & sugar & blend
• Add dry ingredients and beat well
• Add carrots, pineapple and nuts and blend
• Bake in 350 preheated oven for 40 – 45 minutes OR MORE (use toothpick test)

Cream Cheese Icing
8 oz cream cheese
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla
2 c icing sugar – OR MORE depending on consistency
A couple of drops of milk if icing is too thick

• Butter and cheese should be soft
• Cream butter, cheese & vanilla
• Slowly add icing sugar and keep beating
• Test consistency – remember you are icing the top & sides of the cake
• Add drops of milk if required

Directions:
Directions:
Remove cake from pan when cooled
Cake can be made ahead and frozen then iced frozen and allowed to thaw when required

It can also be frozen after being iced

Keeps well in the fridge

Bake in 350 preheated oven for 40 – 45 minutes OR MORE (use toothpick test

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

30W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.


Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!