Lastly today and for this week, indeed an old-time favourite, enjoy.

Carrot Pecan Cake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups canola oil

2 1/4 cups white sugar (granulated)

4 egg yolks

5 tbsp. hot water

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. each of nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves

1 1/2 cups grated raw carrots

1 cup chopped pecans

4 egg whites

Directions:

Early in the day, grease and flour 3 glass loaf pans, and set aside. Cream oil and sugar until very well 

mixed. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Beat in hot water. Into 

batter, stir 1 1/2 cups of the grated raw carrots. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. 

Turn and place batter into prepared pans. Bake in preheated kitchen oven/stove at 325 degrees F. for 55 

to 60 minutes, or until toothpick in the centre of each loaf comes out clean. (Optional) Add 1 tbsp. of 

lemon juice to 3/4 cup sifted icing sugar, and drizzle on top of each loaf. Enjoy your three loaves as a 

tasty dessert or snack with milk or your favourite beverage as always, until next time to all my readers 

and supporters, please feel free to ask questions or leave comments about your own baking and/or 

cooking experiences over the years, thank you kindly and bye for now from my home's kitchen.   

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

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