My Mom's Easter Carrot Cake

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== Description ==
This cake is really good. Enjoy. 
* Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups sugar
* 1½ cups vegetable oil
* 4 eggs
* 3 cups grated carrots (about 7)
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking soda
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 1 cup chopped nuts
=== Cream cheese frosting ===
* 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
* ½ cup soft butter
* 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla
* chopped nuts sprinkled on top of frosted cake (optional)
== Directions ==
# In mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil.
# Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
# Mix in carrots.
# Combine in bowl, flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Sift.
# Add flour mixture to carrots mixture. Mix.
# Add nuts.
# Pour into greased and floured two round cake pans.
# Bake in 325°F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until cake test done.
=== Cream cheese frosting ===
# Combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
# Use to frost cooled cake.
# Sprinkle chopped nuts over top for garnish.
== Mom's comments ==
Note: I make this cake the day before and place it in an airtight cake container. Cover in the refrigerator. This seems to blend the flavors.
Category:Dessert loaf Recipes
Category:Easter Recipes