Kentucky Carrot Cake



 

Delicious and beautiful -- a recipe passed down from my Great Aunt Ethel

 

Kentucky Carrot Cake

 

In large bowl combine:

 

2 cups flour

2 cups white sugar

3 cups grated carrot

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

1-1/2 cups cooking oil

4 eggs

1 small can crushed pineapple

 

Stir together and beat with electric mixer on medium for 1-1/2 minutes.  Pour into greased cake pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Cool thoroughly.

 

Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Combine 1-3/4 lbs confectioners sugar

1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened

1 stick butter or margarine, softened

2 tsp. vanilla

2 Tbsp milk

 

Stir with spoon and then beat with electric mixer until fluffy (more milk may be added if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

 

Cover cake and store in refrigerator -- perfect dessert for an autumn party!