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Abbott Northwestern Station 63 Carrot Cake

This is the absolute best carrot cake i have ever tasted. It comes from abbott northwestern hospital, station 63-- it's not hospital food, but a recipe from one of the nurses there. It is fantastic! Make it a day ahead and put it in the fridge after it is frosted and it gets even better!

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f.
Grease and flour a 9 x 13 cake pan.
Mix the first 8 ingredients together in a large bowl.
Stir in the next 4.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done.
Remove from oven when nice and golden on top , cool completely before frosting.
To prepare frosting: pulse the cream cheese and butter in the food processor until smooth.
Spoon into a bowl and add powdered sugar and vanilla , stirring well until smooth.
Frost cake and cover , put into refrigerator until ready to serve.

Ingredients

sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, carrots, nuts, canola oil, eggs, crushed pineapple, vanilla, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar