Stan’s 43rd Birthday Cake
| CAKE 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded carrots ¾ cup unsweetened flaked coconut 1 cup chopped walnuts ¾ cup drained crushed pineapple ½ cup raisins ICING 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan. |
| 2. | Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts, raisins and pineapple. |
| 3. | Pour into 9×13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. Don’t panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool. |
| 4. | To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners’ sugar and beat until creamy. |