Raisin Carrot Cake Recipe
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Raisin Carrot Cake

By: Ann Marie Vachon  
"A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down whenever this scrumptious dessert is presented. --Ann Marie Vachon, London, Ontario"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • FROSTING:
  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by KaylaC 
Wow! I haven't had such good cake in such a long time! It was so moist and fresh, i ate half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by Danotoyoutoo 
I made this for my son's first birthday, and while I didn't have any (I don't like raisins),... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by jwkinraleigh 
I gave this 5 stars because it is the best carrot cake we've had since I lost "Mary Lou's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by 3boysand1girl 
I did not make the cake from this recipe I just was not that ambitous. I was looking for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck 
Great carrot cake! Plenty of sweet cream cheese icing too. My son devoured his piece in a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by mesha 
made this for a friends retirement party because it is his favorite cake and I had never made... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by newcook 
I made this exactly as in the recipe and it came out pretty flat (about 1 inch), bland-it just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by wifeunit17 
First time making a carrot cake. My husband and his friend loved it! Our daughter (almost 2)... MORE

 
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