Carrot Cake

Found this Carrot cake recipe from the internet but instead of just following it, I tried adding chopped walnuts. It turned out really good.  I didn’t make the little carrot in the middle, just bought it from the baking supply store. 

For the Carrot Cake, you will need:

• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided
• 4 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cup flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese frosting, you will need:

• 1/2 stick butter, softened
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Procedure:

1)  Combine sugar, baking powder, flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl. Add in the eggs and oil.

2)  Mix until just blended and then add the carrots and 1 cup walnuts.

3)  Bake at 375F to 400F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.  Let cool.

4)  Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend well.  Spread on cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.