12 - May-June 2013
Onymous Recipes
Carrot Cake
Despite containing a vegetable , this sweet cake really adds a fine touch to any meal .
In a bowl combine flour , sugar , baking powder , baking soda , and cinnamon . Add carrot , oil , and eggs , then beat everything with an electric mixer until it ’ s combined .
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups finely shredded carrot 1 cup cooking oil 4 eggs
Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured 22 cm circular baking pans and bake in a 180 ° C oven for 30-35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean . Cool for 10 minutes on wire racks . Remove the cakes from pans and cool thoroughly . Use frosting ( Cream Cheese Frosting is recommended , see recipe below ) to stick the cakes on top of each other , frost thoroughly , and enjoy . Makes 12-15 servings .
6 ounces cream cheese
Cream Cheese Frosting
The refreshing flavor of the
1 / 2 cup softened margarine or butter cream cheese will add a sharp , nice , accent to most
2 teaspoons vanilla any cake or cookie .
4 1 / 2 - 4 3 / 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
In a bowl beat together cream cheese , margarine or butter , and vanilla till light and fluffy . Very gradually add the powdered sugar , beating well . Continue until the frosting is of spreading consistency , then frost the cakes or cookies of your choice .