Carrot Cake


Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded carrots

1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

3/4 cups chopped nuts
1/2 cup currants or raisins

Frosting:

1 package ( 3 oz. or 90 g.) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar


Preparation:

  • Oil and flour 13x9 inch baking pan; set aside.
  • Mix all dry ingredients. Add oil, eggs, milk and carrots.
  • Beat until all ingredients are moistened (approximately 2-3 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 325º F. 
  • Stir coconut and raisins into mixture. 
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Blend all frosting ingredients and spread on cooled cake.


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