2 cups of sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of vegetable oil
4 large eggs
3 cups of grated carrots, coarse grating
Lemon glaze (see carrot cake recipe)
Walnuts or pecans, chopped, for garnish
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of vegetable oil
4 large eggs
3 cups of grated carrots, coarse grating
Lemon glaze (see carrot cake recipe)
Walnuts or pecans, chopped, for garnish
Sift together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt
Add the vegetable oil and mix well
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Add the grated carrots and mix well
Divide the batter between two greased 9-inch round cake pans or a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in a moderate oven (170°C) for 35 minutes
Do not open the oven door until 25 minutes have passed
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then turn out
Let cool completely, fill with filling, and top with lemon glaze
Garnish with chopped walnuts or pecans.