CARROT CAKE 
1 c. flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. butter
1 c. crushed pineapple with juice
3/4 c. nut meats, chopped (optional)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. mixed wheat germ, oats, etc.
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. allspice
4 eggs
4 or more c. grated carrots
1-2 c. raisins (optional)

Substitute white flour for any portion or all of the wheat germ, oats, etc. in place of flours. Stir together dry ingredients.

Melt butter. Combine butter and all the moist ingredients with the dry and mix until lightly combined. Stir in nuts and raisins, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees in 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan for 30-45 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. powdered sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
About 2 tbsp. butter
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice

Combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Add toasted coconut, if desired.

 

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