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Expand3 cups peeled, grated then pulsed in a Food Processor, carrots Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup dark brown sugar (I love Wholesome Sweeteners brand) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup unbleached white sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups NOW brand Gluten Free Baking Mix Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
4 eggs (6 if you live above 5,000 ft.) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup Safflower or Canola Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
8 tablespoons unslated butter, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
1 vanilla bean, split in half, insides scraped out or 2 tsp. Massey's vanilla paste Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cups Confectioners sugar, sifted Ask a question about this ingredient
pinch of salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat the oven to 350. For the Cake sift together the dry ingredients.
Ask a question about this stepPlace the sugars, eggs, vanilla and oil into a large mixing bowl and blend together.
Ask a question about this stepStir the dry ingredients into the wet and gently whisk until combined.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the carrots.
Ask a question about this stepScoop the batter into your prepared cake pans or a bundt pan.
Ask a question about this stepBake for 40 to 45 minutes for a bundt, 25 to 30 for 2 9 inch layer cakes. Toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the cake is done.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the cake is baking, make the frosting by whipping the butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the vanillas or vanilla bean seeds.
Ask a question about this stepSift the confectioners sugar in small batches, turning the machine on and off with each addition.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the salt.
Ask a question about this stepOnce the cake is completely cool, remove them from the pans and frost.
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Eugenia is the author of the book Well-Preserved and writes about homemade food preservation for the Denver Post's Well-Preserved blog.
