Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup grape seed oil
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour (plus 1 tbsp)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb carrots (grated)
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts PLUS more for garnish (roasted)
  • 16 oz cream cheese (about 2 packets (room temperature))
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar

Instruction

  • First lets preheat the oven to 400F. Using butter grease 9 by 2 inches round cake pan. Place a cut out parchment paper and place it on the bottom of the pan.
  • Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt all at once into the bowl then set aside.
  • Using mixer with paddle attachment beat eggs, sugar and oil on medium heat for about 2 minutes then add vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture one cup at a time then mix it on low.
  • In a big bowl combine carrots, walnuts, raisins and 1 tbsp of flour and give it a mix using big spoon. Then stir it into the batter, mix until combined.
  • Place the batter into the baking pan. Smooth the top with a spoon and bake for 10 mintes at 400F after 10 minutes lower the heat to 350F and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let it cool for 15 minutes. Cut in half and spread the cream cheese frosting over two layers.