KITCHEN SINK CAKE (CARROT)

Kitchen Sink Cake (Carrot) image

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Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups carrots, finely grated (about 2 large)
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup raisins
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes; drain and pat dry.
Meanwhile, grease and flour a 9"x13"x2" baking pan.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for metal pan or 325 degrees Fahrenheit for glass pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixer bowl, beat vegetable oil, white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs on medium speed until combined.
Whisk in carrots, pineapple, and bananas.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, one third at a time, until incorporated.
Fold in pecans and raisins with a spatula.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until tester in center of cake comes out clean.
Cool to room temperature.
FROSTING:.
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon if using, in a medium bowl until smooth.
Spread frosting over cake.