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    Surprise Carrot Cake

    Recipe Link: * Exported from MasterCook *

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    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    Surprise Layer:
    1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese -- softened
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 egg -- beaten
    Cake:
    2 cups flour
    1 3/4 cups sugar
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    2 teaspoons cinnamon
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 cup oil
    3 eggs -- beaten
    3 cups carrot -- shredded
    1/2 cup nuts -- chopped
    Frosting:
    1 package (3ounce) cream cheese -- softened
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened
    2 tablespoons milk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla
    dash salt
    2 cups confectioner's sugar -- (may need extra 1/4 cup)

    Recipe



    Combine ingredients for surprise layer, mix until well blended. Set aside.

    Combine dry ingredients for cake. Combine oil and eggs, add to dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold carrots and nuts into batter. Reserve 2 cups of batter. Pour remaining batter into greased and floured 9" bundt pan. Pour cream cheese (surprise layer) over batter, carefully spoon reserved batter over cream cheese mixture, spreading to cover. Bake at 350 degrees, 55 minutes or until wooden tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool thoroughly. Sprinkle with powder sugar or use frosting below.

    Frosting: Blend the cream cheese and butter in small mixing bowl. Add milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Stir in enough confectioners sugar until thick enough to spread. Spread on cooled cake.

    Description:
    "Surprise layer of cream cheese through the cake...Yum!!"

 

 

 

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