Charlie's Carrot Cake

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup oil
4 whole eggs
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz Butter, unsalted, softened
5 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven 350°

In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add carrot, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer till combined.

Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 x 1-1/2-inch round baking pans. Bake in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean.

Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Cool thoroughly on racks.

Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and no lumps appear. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you've reached your desired consistency. Add more if needed. Frost cake as desired.

Yield

Serves 12 to 15

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 45 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 12 to 15
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 734
Calories from Fat: 360
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g
61%
Carbohydrates 109g
36%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Saturated Fat 17g
85%
Calories 734kcal
36%
Cholesterol 113mg
37%
Protein 12g
20%
Sodium 219mg
9%
Calcium
1%
Iron
16%
Vitamin A
118%
Vitamin C
5%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.