Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, measured after sifting
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 cups grated carrots (approximately 3 very large carrots)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup walnuts; chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • Cream cheese frosting

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • with the rack in the center position.
  • Lightly grease a 12 x 9- or 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda salt, and cinnamon into a very large mixing bowl or pot.
  • Stir to blend well.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top, if necessary.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and dry Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  • For the Frosting:
  • Place the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl and beat until very smooth.
  • Place the sugar in a sifter or fine-mesh strainer and sift over the cream cheese/butter mixture.
  • Beat by hand or with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla.