Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

Step 1

Grease and flour a 9 x 13 baking pan and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 3

Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into a bowl.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl beat the eggs and oil for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the vanilla and beat just until incorporated.

Step 7

Fold the grated carrots into the egg mixture.

Step 8

Fold half the flour mixture into the egg mixture until combined.

Step 9

Fold remaining flour in.

Step 10

Beat batter for 1 minute.

Step 11

Pour into a prepared 9 x 13 baking pan.

Step 12

Bake for 25-35 minute or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 13

Cool completely.

Step 14

Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Step 15

Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

Step 16

Add vanilla extract and beat for one minute on high.

Step 17

Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 18

Frost the cake and sprinkle walnuts over the top.