Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups canola oil4 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped walnutsCREAM CHEESE ICING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugarDash salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs and sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder, soda and cinnamon; add to wet ingredients and beat well. Stir in carrots and nuts.

Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes or until cake tests done.

For frosting, beat cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually add the salt, vanilla and milk, beating until smooth. Add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Spread over cooled cake.