Carrot Cake with Butter Sauce
Carrot Cake with Butter Sauce requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 332 calories, 4g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Easter will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of raisins, baking soda, orange juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine.
Add shredded carrots, raisins and orange juice.
Stir in flour mixture, and beat until well combined.
Pour into ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
Butter sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook and stir. When mixture comes to a boil, continue to boil for 1 minute.
Serve warm over carrot cake squares (can be reheated in microwave).