Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 545 calories. It is perfect for Easter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 25 minutes. A mixture of baking powder, eggs, ground cinnamon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended.
Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost cake. Store covered in refrigerator.