Orange Carrot Cake

Photo: flickr user joyosity

Ingredients

1 cup Molasses

1 cup Whole wheat flour

1 cup Margarine or butter,

Softened

2 teaspoons Baking soda

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

4 Eggs

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Orange juice

2 cups Shredded carrots

1 cup All-purpose flour

1/2 cup Chopped walnuts

3 ounces Pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar

1 teaspoon Grated orange peel

2 tablespoons Margarine or butter, softened

Preparation

In large bowl, combine molasses, margarine, eggs, and orange juice; mix well. Stir in flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour into 2 greased 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans; cool completely.

Frosting: In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread one layer with frosting; top with second layer and spread with frosting. Garnish with grated orange peel or walnuts.