Carrot Cake

My wife brought this recipe home from work. We made it for a church function and it was a real hit.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1⁄4 cups  vegetable oil
• 2  lbs carrots, grated
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts (I used walnuts)
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1 (16 ounce) container  cream cheese frosting

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda. salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix until blended.
2. Add oil to flour mixture while mixing. Then add the carrots and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in nuts and vanilla; mix well.
4. Pour into a well greased and floured 9X13 pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 50 to 60 minutes or until done.
5. Allow to cool thoroughly. Frost with frosting.