This morning I woke up and made my carrot cake (you know, the one I've been talking about for days on end) and then I was having such fun in the kitchen I decided to make some homemade bread as well. There's really nothing like the smell of homemade bread in the oven (a lovely smell which fills our kitchen as I'm writing this.)
I thought, to finish off my adventures in the kitchen, I should write a post about my baking day.
I thought, to finish off my adventures in the kitchen, I should write a post about my baking day.
Carrot Cake
(From the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrot
1 cup cooking oil
4 eggs
In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add carrot, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer till combined. Pour into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool. Makes 12 to 15 servings.
Cream Cheese Frosting
6 ounces of cream cheese
1/2 butter (softened)
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 1/2 to 4 3/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
In a bowl beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla till light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating well. Gradually beat in enough remaining powdered sugar to make frosting of spreading consistency. Frost cake. (I topped mine with chopped pecans.)
Easy No Knead Honey Oat Bread
The other day when I was shelving books at the library I came across a book I thought would go well with this post.
Fannie in the KitchenIt's really the cutest book. I love the illustrations. You must go look at it.
