In honor of the day of birth of yours truly (which just so happens to be today), I have decided to make the Friday recipe of the day BIRTHDAY CAKE! More specifically, one of my favorite family recipes: CARROT CAKE. The secret to a really moist carrot cake is using Gerber baby food in the recipe. Please note that I might be just the tiniest bit partial. My grandfather (who was just simply amazing and loved by all) had a long, very successful career with Gerber Baby Food. As a result, my family loves all things Gerber. Baby food is a great secret ingredient in a lot of recipes!
[Note: Check out the picture below of the antique Gerber peas can and Gerber train. My mom collects Gerber memorabilia. That's her as a baby in the swing. My grandpa took that picture when babysitting her. I just love it. Love my family.]
Anyway, back to the recipe...
Gerber Carrot Cake
Gerber Carrot Cake
Ingredients:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 jars junior Gerber carrots (Gerber doesn't use jars anymore. 2 plastic containers=1 jar)
1¼ cup oil
Frosting:
½ box confectioner’s sugar
3 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla
Mix wet ingredients first. Mix dry ingredients together and then add to wet ingredients. Pour into greased sheet pan; bake 45 minutes at 350. Cool.
Frosting: Beat together all ingredients.
Frost cake once cooled.
My mouth is watering just thinking about cake! Happy Birthday to me!
Have a great Friday--
Ashley
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Happy Birthday Ashley!! I'll have to try that cake, sounds great... Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of your mom, so cute!
Have a great birthday weekend!
Cheryl~
Yum, carrot cake is the only non chocolate dessert that I like. I've never made it before but I would love to try your recipe. Thanks for stopping by !
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Birthday !!
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