Mixing the cream cheese icing. i think it's fun to see the steps that make the final product. if eric is around while i'm making something i'll start adding more. just for fun.
the finished product
from martha stewart
1/2 c butter, room temp
1 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla, divided
1 c packed grated carrots
1 bar (8oz) cream cheese
1 c powdered sugar
1. preheat oven to 350. butter and flour 9x5 loaf pan. whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg
2. beat butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and 1 tsp vanilla. beat in carrots. gradually add flour mixture. beat just until combined. transfer batter to loaf pan and bake 40-45 minutes. cool completely.
3. make frosting: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until fluffy. frost cooled cake.
this was super good! not too sweet, but just enough. makes me want to sit down with a coffee or tea and have it as a snack in the afternoon.
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