Quote of the Day........& Cake, too

Love the moment,

and the ENERGY of that moment will spread beyond all  boundaries.                                    -  Cartia Kent

I believe most people have heard the phrase.......you can't always have your cake and eat it too.  Well you can't eat the photo but I've included my favourite Carrot Cake recipe from Bonnie Stern  DESSERTS

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

In large bowl beat together until very light.............

4 eggs

1cup honey

1/2 cup brown sugar

Beat in....................

3/4 cup vegetable oil

Stir in ...................

2cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 T. cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking soda

pinch salt

1/4 tsp nutmeg

pinch allspice

Stir until barely combined.......................

Stir in..............

3 cups finely grated carrots

1/2 cup toasted pecans

1/2 cup coconut

Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.....................

Bake 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until center of cake is firm to touch.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat till smooth..............

4 oz. cream cheese

2 Tablespoons butter

Add and beat till smooth and spreadable..............

2 cups icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Cake can be frosted in pan or remove from pan and frosted.

ENJOY  your Tea and Cake and ponder each moment!!!

Please, Share your Carrot Cake Recipe.

Thanks for stopping by with your coffee...............please come again.

Marlene