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    Orange Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese


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    List of Ingredients




    1 cup Grandma's molasses (gold label)
    1 cup margarine or butter, softened
    4 eggs
    1/2 cup orange juice
    1 cup all purpose flour
    1 cup whole wheat flour
    2 tsp. baking soda
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. salt
    2 cups shredded carrots
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts

    FOR THE FROSTING:
    1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
    2 tbsp. margarine or butter, softened
    1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    1 tsp. grated orange peel

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.

    In large bowl, combine molasses, margarine, eggs, and orange juice; mix well.

    Stir in flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.

    Stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour into prepared cake pans.

    Bake in preheated 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan; cool completely.

    In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients, beat until smooth.

    Spread one layer with frosting; top with second layer and spread with frosting. Garnish with grated orange peel or walnuts.

    Servings: 12

 

 

 


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