Chocolate Carrot Cake

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.  In a large bowl, combine carrots, sugar and oil. Pour water over the mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Add to the carrot mixture and mix well. Pour into a lightly oiled and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake for 35 minutes.

Submitted by: Erin Small