Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup egg substitute
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups unbleached flour
  • 3 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, egg sub, canola oil, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, 2 tsp vanilla, unbleached flour, carrots and walnuts and raisins (if using). Mix well.
  • Pour into a 13x9x3 baking dish and bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Side note: I have not tried this as a layer cake so the cooking times in the round pans may vary!
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing.
  • Start by combining the softened cream cheese and margarine. Mix until well blended.
  • Add the powdered sugar and 2 tsp vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Allow the cake to cool thoroughly before icing.