My Carrot Cake

With walnuts and Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a small bowl,stir together eggs, oil, and vanilla

Step 4

Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, blending well.

Step 5

Stir in shredded carrots, peppermint bark, and ½ cup walnuts.

Step 6

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Step 7

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean.

Step 8

Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

Frost with cream cheese icing.

Step 10

Beat 1 package (3 oz) softened cream cheese and 1⁄4 cup (1⁄2 stick) softened butter or margarine in small bowl until well blended. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating to spreading consistency.