Follow these steps for perfect results
flour
sifted
soda
cinnamon
salt
sugar
eggs
cooking oil
carrots
finely grated
cream cheese
softened
margarine
softened
powdered sugar
nuts
chopped
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, cooking oil, and grated carrots.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
Beat well until combined.
Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and margarine until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Stir in chopped nuts.
Frost the cooled cake layers with the cream cheese frosting.
Serve and enjoy.
Expert advice for the best results
Add pineapple or coconut for extra flavor.
Toast the nuts before chopping for a richer taste.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with a walnut half.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Pair with coffee or tea
Sweet and bubbly
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