Carrot Cake

Last week was one of my coworker's birthdays and I made him carrot cake. I got this recipe from my mom, and it is her favorite. The cream cheese frosting was good too, although a little too sweet for me! This was definitely a moist cake and I'll make it again!

Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake - adapted from my mom's recipe collection
Total Time: 1 Hour
Serves 10

• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 cups grated carrots

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together well. Grease and flour cake pan. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 stick butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Mix cream cheese, butter and sugar. Add vanilla and nuts. Beat until ready to spread.