Surprise Carrot Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• FROSTING:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar