Today is a big day of celebration but more so a huge day of gratitude and thanks to all of you who have contributed in so many ways in making me who I am. No words will describe my feeling on this day as I think of each and everyone of you as you are as much part of this journey of mine when 3 years ago on this day, I got this wonderful gift of launching AnujShah.com. Your comments, inspiring quotes on the chandelier page and views are an integral part which makes this journey so amazing. So let us celebrate together with one my favorite cakes recipes which brings a little health, a little spice, lots of sweetness in our lives. This recipe was inspired by my cousin and I am so blessed to have you all always be there for me. Hope you all get a chance to bake this amazing carrot cake this holiday season and celebrate family together.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup yogurt
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 cup Shredded carrot
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1 cup any toppings (raisins or walnuts)
- 3 packs of cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- lemon zest
- 1/2 lemon squeeze
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl mix yogurt and sugar. Add oil, shredded carrots, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.
- Add flour and all the dry ingredients to the wet.
- Bake it on 350 for 50 minutes.
- Keep the cream cheese at room temperature.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar mix well.
- Apply the frosting on the cake.
Happy belated birthday wishes to you Anuj as well and this looks funtastic – thanks for sharing and nice to read you bake!
Anuj, Happy Birthday! Keep baking and writing your blogs: two things that are sure to please the body and mind.
Congratuations Anuj, your passion fr blogs n cooking is growing graciously. Keep a target n benchmark for next year do your growth is measured. Very glad. Have a great day
Hi Raj! Great to see you here. May God bless you and your family in all things.
Happy Birthday dear Anuj! I Enjoy reading your blog…keep writing and baking in this cold weather!!!
Nice entry, Anuj! I love you and your blog.
– Dean Uncle
Congrats Anuj – we are definitely trying your yummy cupcake recipe during the holidays 😊.
Keep cooking and blogging. Best wishes!!