Food For Thought: Beth’s Carrot Cake

Beth Adamson, Family Business Development Group

While living as a mother’s helper in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, I was introduced to some incredibly delicious recipes, some of my favorites I saved for my own family someday.

This is one of my favorites! It is my go-to whenever I need to bring a dessert for a get-together. It is the most delicious carrot cake ever!

Ingredients and Directions:

Step 1
2 ½ cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 ½ tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
Sift into large bowl.

Step 2
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 ¼ cup oil
Beat well.

Step 3
2 cups grated carrots
1 8 ½ oz crushed pineapple – undrained
Add steps 2 & 3 to step 1 and beat well.
Bake 9×13 greased and floured pan at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting
½ cup butter
8 oz cream softened cream cheese
Add 1 tsp. vanilla
Beat in 1 lb. powder sugar
Enjoy!

Beth is a Certified Advisor with the Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute.