Carrot Pudding Cake

 

 

 

1 package yellow cake mix                                      

1 package Jell-o vanilla instant pudding                       

4 eggs                                                         

1/3 cup of water                                                   

¼ cup vegetable oil                                          

3 cups grated carrots                                          

½ cup raisins finely chopped                                 

½ cup walnuts chopped                                         

2 teaspoons cinnamon                                           

½ teaspoon salt                                              

 

Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl.  Blend, then beat at medium speed of electric mixer 4 minutes.  Pour into two greased and floured 9 x 5" loaf pans.

 

Bake at 350º for 45 - 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean and cakes begin to pull away from sides of pans.  Do not under bake. 

 

Cool in pans about 15 minutes.  Remove from pans and finish cooling on rack.  Wrap in aluminum foil and store overnight before cutting.  Frost cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting.