9-inch square baking pan
1½ cup all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp cinnamon
¾ tsp salt
¾ cup oil
1 cup + 2 tbs sugar
2 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups grated carrot
1 cup toasted slivered almonds, divided
3 tbs honey
½ cup heavy cream, whipped
Directions:
Grease a 9-inch-square baking pan and set aside. preheat the oven to 300 deg F. Into a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until very smooth. Stir in the carrots and ¾ cup of the almonds. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Combine the honey with the remaining almonds. Serve the squares garnished with the honey topping and a dollop of whipped cream.