Carrot Cake with Honey Vanilla Frosting
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
4 cups carrots, grated
1 cup honey
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Honey vanilla frosting (see below)
Recipe
Gently simmer carrots, honey, and butter 5 minutes; set aside to cool. Combine dry ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs. Combine all ingredients, adding lemon juice last. Pour mixture into well-buttered, floured cupcake or cake pans; bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done. The larger the pan, the longer the baking takes. Cool cake thoroughly. Ice with Honey-Vanilla Frosting.
Honey-Vanilla Frosting
1 package of cream cheese (8 ounces)
1 stick of butter
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cream together all ingredients until smooth preferably with an electric beater. Chill until firm enough to spread. Makes 12 cupcakes or two 8 or 9 inch cakes.
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