OLD FASHIONED POUND CAKE RECIPE FROM SCRATCH RECIPES

Steps:

• Grate the carrots, set aside.
• Place eggs in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the sugar.
• Add the canola oil.
• Mix on low-medium speed with mixer.
• In another large bowl, place the level cups of sifted flour.
• Add cinnamon.
• Add baking soda.
• Add baking powder.
• Add salt.
• Add nutmeg.
• Whisk all the dry ingredients together until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, beating just until combined.
• Add the grated carrots.
• Fold carrots into batter with a spatula or large spoon.
• Prepare your two 8 inch cake pans with oil and flour or cooking spray.
• Divide batter between the two pans.
• Bake at 350F degrees for 30-40 minutes or until done.
• Remove from oven. Place on wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
• Turn the cakes out of the pans, place layers on wire racks. Let cool completely.
• Place butter and cream cheese in mixing bowl.
• Cream together until smooth and fluffy. About 4-5 minutes.
• Add vanilla flavoring. Mix lightly.
• Gradually add the confectioners sugar.
• Add enough milk to reach desired spreading consistency.
• Add chopped walnuts if desired.
• Fold walnuts into the frosting.
• Spread frosting over layers and decorate as desired.
• Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
• Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
• Dump the dry mixture into the wet mixture, while mixing and alternating with buttermilk until just combined. 
• Pour batter into 2 greased/ floured loaf pans (Dimensions: 8 x4). Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Don’t forget to rotate your pan halfway through baking. This ensures the cakes bake and brown evenly.
• Allow the cakes to cool down for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
• Cover in saran wrap and chill in fridge overnight. This way, you will be able to slice perfect smooth slices the next day without any crumbs. Enjoy!