Ingredients

  • Cake
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 cups carrots, shredded
  • Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups nuts, finely chopped (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180°C.
  • Grease and flour a 9" X 13" glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, add oil and carrots and add to dry ingredients and blend.
  • Pour batter evenly into baking dish and bake for 1 hour. Allow cake to cool completely before icing.
  • TO MAKE FROSTING: Cream together the cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and combine thoroughly. Add nuts, if using.
  • Can be stored in cool place for up to five days, if it lasts that long!