Monday, February 20, 2012

Carrot Cake for high altitude

This is the cake I made for Peter's birthday...for once, since living in Utah, it didn't fall.


2 cups plus 1 Tbsp sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup applesauce
5 eggs (large)
3 cups (packed) finely grated raw carrots (6-8)
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup coconut

Directions

  • Grease  a 9x13x2-inch pan.
  • Mix flour, sugars, soda, salt, and cinnamon into mixer bowl and mix to 'fluff'.
  • Add oil and applesauce and blend l minute on low speed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds after each.
  • Add carrots, raisins, coconut and mix on low speed about 20 seconds.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 350° about 45 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Soften and blend together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of margarine and one 8-ounce package cream cheese. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar.Blend well. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired. Add a few drops of milk if frosting is too stiff.

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