Messin’ with Perfection Orange Carrot Cake

Sooo, someone had a birthday last week, and no, it was not me.  I’ve had my share this year, thank you very much.  And I don’t need or want another until next year.

I started out tossing ideas around in my head for what kind of cake to make, when I realized I was tossing around ideas of the ones I like.  He likes spice type cakes.  Especially if they have apples but, since he gets apple coffee cake all the time, I figured it was time for something else.  This one popped into my head, as it is one of the “spice” cakes that I love as much as he does.  This is one I pulled out of the archive.  I have been making this for years.  I got the recipe from a Pillsbury Bake Off recipe book that disappeared years ago, so I can’t really say WHO it came from, but I know that, of all the carrot cakes I’ve had over the years, this one is always my favorite.  It is also VERY easy,  practically throw everything together, mix and bake.  It works wonderful for cupcakes and layer cakes.  It’s a great go-to recipe and everyone likes it.

It does have oil in it, but I cut that back to a more reasonable level years ago, so it’s moist, but not oily, with a hint of fresh orange and, of course, that cream cheese frosting…..

After I made shrimp (one of his favorites, and I’ll show you that one later) for dinner, this one got me big smile number 2 and another big thank you.   Ladies and gentlemen, my job here is done.