Carrot cake....

INGREDIENTS:

2 carrots, grated. (about 1 1/2 cups).
1 cup sugar.
1 cup all purpose flour.
1 tsp orange rind.
2 eggs.
1/2 cup canola oil.
1 tsp baking powder.
1/2 tsp baking soda.
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder.
1 tsp vanilla extract.
1/2 tsp salt.
1/2 cup walnut pieces.

METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees,F. (180 degrees,C)
Grate the carrots and reserve. 
 In the food processor, use the metal blade to process orange rind with sugar, till chopped fine. 
 Add eggs, oil, vanilla and process until fluffy. 
Add the grated carrots and pulse 2 to 3 times.
Combine the remaining dry ingredients and add to the carrot mixture. 
Pulse until just combined about 3 to 4 times.  Do not over process. 
Transfer to the baking pan and bake for about 45 minutes. 
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, invert on to wire rack and cool completely.
Frost and decorate with cream cheese frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese.
8 tbsp butter, (1/2 cup).
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar.
1 tsp vanilla extract.

Cream butter and cheese.  Add sugar and vanilla.  Beat till its light and fluffy.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"