Ingredients
1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups vegetable oil3 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups shredded carrots1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 cup golden raisins1 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts.
Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.
