Carrot Cake

3 C flour (whole wheat or white or half/half)

3/4 C oil (part water is okay, for lower fat)

3/4 C applesauce

up to 1 C nuts

2 tsp. soda

3 C grated carrots

2 C sugar

4 eggs

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 C raisins

　

Mix all together, then bake:

1/2 hour at 350

1/2 hour at 300

　

Frosting:

1 pound powdered sugar

8 oz. cream cheese

1 cube butter (or use less butter, and add a little milk)

dash of vanilla

----------------- Another version:

Carrot Sheet Cake (in 11" x 17" pan, or two 9 x 13" pans):

https://www.melskitchencafe.com/carrot-sheet-cake-with-whipped-cream-cheese-frosting/

Cake:
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup oil
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, washed and ends trimmed (they don’t need to be peeled)