Raisin Carrot Cake

Prepare time   15mn Cook time 55mn   ŽReady in 1h10mn

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
• 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, and 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.