Carrot cake is a very popular dessert with my family. My mom got this recipe from a friend many years ago and we’ve been using it ever since. We’ve never had it at Christmas- it’s usually an Easter dessert or made for a birthday or other special event, but my dad requested it for Christmas this year, so I made one. I love this cake because it’s so moist. I also love the cream cheese frosting. I don’t even bother trying out new carrot cake recipes because I love this one so much! This is also David’s favorite cake and he generally requests it for his birthday or anytime we go somewhere where I need to bring something. Here’s the recipe:
1 ¼ cups canola oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup black walnuts (optional)
3 cups grated carrots
Mix oil and sugar; add eggs and blend. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Add carrots slowly, blending well. Pour batter evenly into 3 greased and floured pans. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes.
Frosting and Filling:
1 stick margarine or butter (I always use butter)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 box confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
Mix all ingredients; blend until smooth and creamy. Add a small amount of half-and-half or milk if it is too stiff. Spread between layers and top and sides of cake.
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I’m curious- why do you use margerine rather than butter in the icing. Does it give a better texture?
As far as I know, it doesn’t have anything to do with texture; it’s just that you can use whatever you have on hand. I always use butter actually, and meant to put that in my post. You can see that I just updated it. I don’t think I’ve ever used margarine in it. This is an amazing carrot cake- you should try it if you get a chance!
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