The Cake

I thought I'd post the recipe for Julius' birthday cake...because is was sooooo good. Like I said, I got it from my sister's mother-in-law. Thank you! It was a hit. I think I'll make another one just because I want more.

Carrot Cake

1 1/8 Cup oil

1 1/2 Cups sugar

3 eggs

2 1/2 Cups grated carrots (be generous)

1 can crushed pineapple (drained well)

2 1/2 Cups flour

1 Tsp baking soda

1/2 Tsp salt

1 Tsp cinnamon

1 Cup pecans (optional)

1 Tsp vanilla

Combine oil and sugar. Mix in eggs, carrots, pineapple. In a bowl combine flour, soda, salt, cinnamon. Add to wet mixture. Add vanilla and pecans. Bake at 350 degrees. Cool and frost with a cream cheese frosting. ( I just used a frosting recipe from Better Homes and Gardens...they are all about the same...cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar.)

*I don't know exactly how long to bake it. If you double the recipe you can put it in an 11x14 pan and it should take 45-50 minutes. I did a single recipe then baked it in two 9 inch round pans to make a layer cake. I can't remember how long it took to bake.