Carrot Cake Recipe

So I mentioned that for our anniversary of the day we met, I was making homemade carrot cake.  Found this recipe and LOVED it!  I think next time, I'll substitute some applesauce for oil so it's a little healthier (but seriously, how can I make it healthy with icing made of cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar? Ha!)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 cups grated carrots (fully packed)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Icing

• 1/4 cup butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 lb powdered sugar

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

1. Beat oil and sugar, then add eggs.
2. Add and mix the rest of the cake ingredients in the order given Beat for 1 minute.
3. Pour into 3 9-inch cake pans.
4. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
5.  Icing: Mix butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then add sugar a little at a time.  Beat until smooth.