Ina’s carrot cake recipe

Ina’s Carrot Cake recipe

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- Ingredients – Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 cup sugar (less 4 Tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (reduce by 1/2)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (reduce by 1/2)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (increase by 1)
- 3/4 cup oil (light olive oil) (less 1/8 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups tightly packed, shredded carrots (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (small)
- Ingredients – Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-3/4 cups powdered sugar