Sandy Jenkin's Carrot Cake

"I have tried a lot of carrot cakes, but this one is my favorite. The difference is the hint of orange. It can be served as a breakfast coffee cake or frosted and served for a dessert. Cream cheese icing is my favorite."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
1 9 x 13 pan
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 13 x 2 pan.
  • Grate the rind of the orange into a bowl with the grated carrots.
  • Set aside.
  • Juice the orange.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
  • Add the oil, orange juice, and eggs.
  • Beat well.
  • Stir in the grated carrot and orange zest.
  • Stir in the raisins and chopped nuts.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until center of cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Let cake cool in pan.
  • If you frost cake, be sure to wait until it is completely cooled or it will melt your icing.

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