Chocolate Carrotcake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 3 cups carrots, finely shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

2. 2

   Add the eggs, oil and carrots.

3. 3

   Beat until combined.

4. 4

   Pour into prepared 9x13, cupcake liners or 9 inch round baking pans. If using 9-in. round baking pans, line with waxed paper, and grease the paper.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, (less if making cupcakes).

6. 6

   Cool 10 minutes before removing from baking pans to wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Frosting:.

8. 8

   In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, and butter.

9. 9

   Beat until smoooth and fluffy.

10. 10

    Beat in the powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.

11. 11

    If using 9-inch rounds:.

12. 12

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half the frosting.

13. 13

    Repeat layers.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.