Fresh Carrots!

We planted a small Garden out in the back yard-Mostly so the kids in the neighborhood could see how things grow-That's important. Today ,We picked our 1st Carrots and Jackson and I got busy making " Carol Ann Waltman's " very famous Carrot Cake! (Only famous if you grew up on Union Avenue in Bogalusa , Louisiana) It's easy and this "Made from Scratch" Goodie is one you'll want to tuck away in your recipe book. Great for when your fresh carrots are ready!

Here's the 1-2-3 of it..

Carol Ann Waltman's Carrot Cake

2 C. Sugar

1 1/2 C. oil

2 C. grated fresh from your garden Carrots

(just kidding , any carrots will do)

2 C. Self rising Flour

1 1/2 C. chopped pecans

4 Eggs Fresh from your hen house

(got ya again!)

Cream Sugar, Oil together -then add eggs 1 at a time. beat well. Mix in flour slowly and add carrots , vanilla and nuts. Pour in 4 round cake pans and bake at 325* until done.

Icing

3/4 stick butter

1 box powdered sugar

1 8oz cream cheese

Cream together and add 2t. vanilla and 5T. Milk. Stir in 1 C. chopped pecans.

Yummy!