Who doesn't love carrot cake?! This is my grandma's recipe, so I give props to her for the recipe! It is SO good and the BEST carrot cake I've had. It's not sickening sweet or too carrot-y; just the right amount of everything and SO easy! Let me know what you guys think!
Ingredients
· 3 cups grated carrots
· 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
· 2 cups sugar
· ½ teaspoon salt
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 4 eggs
· 2 cups flour
· 2 teaspoons baking soda
· 1 teaspoon cinnamon
· 1 cup pecans
Grate carrots and pour oil over the carrots; set aside. Mix eggs and sugar; add flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; add carrot mixture, stir in vanilla and pecans. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch cake pans. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. Let Cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting
· 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
· 1 1 pound box powdered sugar
· Milk, if needed (to loosen)
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients and add milk if needed. Assemble cake and ice. Sprinkle chopped or whole pecans for decoration. Enjoy!
