Carrot cake

2 1/2 carrots, grated (I use food processor for this)

1 Apple - medium. Grated

1/2 orange, peeled and blended with;

1/3 cup water (if using sugar not syrup increase water to 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup oil

3/4 cup maple syrup (can use 1 cup sugar instead of syrup)

Add blended ingredients to;

2 cups flour

1/4 cup corn starch

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt 

Bake in 9x9 cake pan or the equivalent. 350 degrees for :30 minutes.

Frosting;

Use a hand mixer and blend the following.

1  - 8 ounce package cream cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 to 1/2 cup maple syrup. ( add just enough to get the sweetness you like, and the consistency)

Chopped pecans (optional)

Story- I made this for Will's birthday in 2011, he thought it was the best carrot cake recipe. At that time I used sugar. In 2016 after we made maple syrup, I have been using the syrup as a sweetener. I works nicely in this recipe.