Moist and rich, yet so simple to make! This is a good cake to decorate for birthdays, parties, or the holidays, but it's fine to serve plain any time.

Modern Carrot Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups finely shredded (or grated) carrot
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 4 eggs

Combine first six ingredients, then add the remaining three. Mix well, and pour into a 13x9x2 (50 to 60 mins at 325F) or two 9 inch (40 mins at 325F) lightly greased and floured pans. (May also be used for cupcakes.) Cool well and frost with Vanilla Cream-Cheese Frosting.

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
• 1 Tablespoon milk or light cream
• 1 lb. sifted confectioners' sugar
• dash salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend cheese, milk. Stir in sugar gradually; add salt, vanilla; blend well.

Cake adapted from The Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, frosting from Good Housekeeping's Cake Book.