Name: Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M1DT1H35M0.000S
Yield: 1 cake or 3 (9-inch) layers
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 4 fresh whole eggs; 2 cups pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 cups raw finely ground carrots; 4 ounces finely chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar; 12 ounces room temperature cream cheese; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 ounces room temperature margarine

Directions

For the cake:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture and blend well. Fold in carrots and chopped nuts until well blended. Distribute batter evenly into 3 (9-inch) cake layer pans, which have been generously greased. There will be approximately 1 pound 5 ounces of batter per pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool layers in pans, for approximately 1 hour. Store layers in pans, inverted, in closed cupboard to prevent drying. Layers must be a minimum of 1 day old.
To remove layers from baking pan, turn upside down, tap edge of pan on a hard surface. Center a 9-inch cake circle on top of revolving cake stand. Remove paper from bottom of layer cake.
For the frosting:
In a suitable bowl of large mixer, place powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and margarine. Beat at second speed until thoroughly blended. Hold refrigerated and use as needed.
For the assembly:
Place first layer, bottom side down, at center of cake stand. With a spatula, evenly spread approximately 3 1/2 ounces of frosting on the layer. Center second layer on top of first layer with topside down. Again with a spatula, evenly spread approximately 3 1/2 ounces of frosting on the layer. Center third layer on top of second layer with topside down. Using both hands, press firmly but gently, all layers together to get one firm cake. With spatula, spread remainder of frosting to cover top and sides of cake. Refrigerated until needed. Display on counter or cake stand with a plastic cover.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy Robert Clinton from Cliftons

Carrot Cake Recipe

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