Here are pics of the cake – thanks for all your comments. I will post pictures of the finished, frosted carrot spice cake and the Easter gift bags I made for my nieces and nephew this weekend.
Mixing the batter – with my addition of the cinnamon
After baking – poke holes with the end of the wooden spoon and fill with caramel
Time to put in the refrigerator – and go to bed! Good Night!
My Color-Coded Life 
ok. we lived together for SEVEN years and you never baked like that. jealous. but so proud of you!! love what you are doing mo! (ps – i am going to be #100!)