Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 (4 ounce) jars carrots, baby food
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Cake method: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Place first 9 ingredients (through 2 teaspoons vanilla) in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat with electric beaters or mixer paddle for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely; prepare icing in the meantime.
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  • Icing Method: In a medium bowl, combine final three ingredients.
  • Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Ice completely cooled cake.
  • Grab your own piece before anyone else knows it's done!