In Reply to:
Need tried and proven Carrot Cake Recipe posted by Ali on July 23, 1997 at 12:45:50:
'Lisa's Wedding Carrot Cake' was incomplete - we've replaced it with this very similar recipe contributed by Judy/AZ:
This is from one of the food instructors at the college where I used to work. It's the lemon juice in the frosting that really makes this cake.
CARROT CAKE
Sift together into large mixing bowl:
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups sugar
Add:
1 cup oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup water
Beat well, add:
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 cups chopped nuts, 8-oz. can crushed pineapple - liquid and all. Stir to mix. Add 2 cups grated carrots.
Pour into greased 9x13 glass pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 325† for 1 hour or until test done.
Frost with cream cheese icing.
2 cups powdered sugar
8-oz. cream cheese
2 Tablespoons butter
Lemon juice
Combine.
