Ingredients

  • 2 c. Flour
  • 1 3/4 c. Sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
  • 3 lrg Large eggs
  • 3 c. Finely grated raw carrots
  • 1/2 x -(up to)
  • 1 c. Minced pecans
  • 6 ounce Cream cheese, softened
  • 6 Tbsp. Butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 c. Powdered sugar
  • 3/4 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/3 c. Coconut
  • 1/3 c. Raisins
  • 1/3 c. Minced pecans

Method

  • Grease and flour a 9X13X2" pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift flour, sugar, soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients with oil, lowfat milk, and Large eggs.
  • Blend on low speed for about 1 minute.
  • Add in carrots and nuts and mix till well blended.
  • Bake at 350 F for 40 to 45 min or possibly till wooden pick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cold thorough and frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Frosting: Combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla.
  • Add in powdered sugar and beat till light and fluffy.
  • Blend in coconut, nuts, and raisins.
  • /CAKES