RAISIN CARROT CAKE

Raisin Carrot Cake image

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 cups grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and remaining flour. Add oil and eggs; beat well. Stir in carrots and reserved raisins.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.6, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 528.5, Carbohydrate 102.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 80.7, Protein 6.4