Italian Carrot Cake Recipe

Steps

1. 1CARROT CAKE
2. 2Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour an 8 inch (20 cm) cake or 7 inch (18 cm) bundt pan.
3. 3In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
4. 4In a blender or food processor add the chopped carrots and blend until finely grated, then add the cooled melted butter and blend until creamy, set aside.
5. 5In a large bowl or stand up mixing bowl add the sugar and eggs, beat (on medium speed) one minute, then add the zest, carrot mixture and combine. Add the flour a little at a time mixing until smooth, then add the milk and beat to combine.Pour into prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar or frosting. Enjoy!
6. 6CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
7. 7In a medium bowl beat butter and cream cheese until creamy approximately one minute. Add icing sugar a little at a time, continue beating, add the cream and beat approximately 3 minutes until fluffy. If you want a thinner frosting, then add more cream, thicker more icing sugar.