Vilai's Carrot Cake

Danielle requested that I make her a carrot cake in exchange for Disneyland fudge. Pretty great offer, but we couldn't work out the logistics.

So, instead I am posting the carrot cake recipe that is the best ever! I got this recipe from a friend of mine at Pepperidge Farm. She is the best cook ever! This is a must try recipe AND it has carrots in it (that makes it healthy right?).

PS- I didn't take the picture- I stole it, but it's pretty close to what it should look like (I would frost neater!)

Vilai's Carrot Cake
3 C carrots- grated-must be grated to turn out properly
2 C sugar
1 1/2 C oil
4 eggs
3 C flour
2 t soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t salt
2 t baking powder
1 C walnuts

Mix carrot, sugar, oil and eggs. Mix together dry ingredients and add to carrot mixture. Beat well, stir in nuts. Bake in a greased and floured tube (I use a Bundt) pan for 1 hour at 300 degrees. Cool completely before frosting.

Vilai's Cream Cheese Frosting
8 oz cream cheese- softened
1 stick butter
2 t vanilla
1 box powdered sugar (1 lb)

Cream butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Can adjust sugar to desired spreading consistency.

ENJOY!