Carrot Passion Layer Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Carrot Passion Layer Cake

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:40
Categories : Cakes Prize

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups carrots -- grated
1 can crushed pineapple -- 8-oz
1/2 cup black walnuts -- chopped
ICING:
3/4 cup margarine
12 ounces cream cheese
6 cups confectioner's sugar -- Sifted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice -- fresh
1 cup coconut -- shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans. Sift
together flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda; set aside. Beat the oil, eggs
and carrots in a large bowl for 3-4 minutes. Add the sifted ingredients; beat 1
minute. Fold in pineapple and nuts. Pour into cake pans and bake for 30-35
minutes. Cool completely before frosting. Use
the coconut for garnish. Icing: Beat softened margarine and cream cheese until
fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until smooth.
This recipe was a first place winner at the 1993 Del Mar California County
fair. Jo Anne Merrill

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