Aspen Carrot Cake With Raisins and Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Aspen Carrot Cake With Raisins and Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ⅓ cup pineapple juice; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups carrots, grated; ½ cup raisins; 4 cups powdered sugar; ½ cup butter; 1 tablespoon half-and-half; 4 ounces cream cheese; ½ teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup pineapple juice
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups carrots, grated
½ cup raisins
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter
1 tablespoon half-and-half
4 ounces cream cheese
½ teaspoon vanilla

1
To make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Beat oil, brown sugar and eggs together.
3
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4
Mix these dry ingredients into the oil mixture.
5
Now mix in the carrots, raisins, and pineapple juice until just moistened.
6
Pour the batter into a well greased 9 X 13 inch baking pan and bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after being inserted into the middle of the cake.
7
Let cake cool on wire rack.
8
Meanwhile for the Frosting: beat all ingredients together until smooth and creamy and frost the cake once it is completely cooled.

2091

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

277

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups brown sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour, and more.

Yes, Aspen Carrot Cake With Raisins and Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aspen Carrot Cake With Raisins and Cream Cheese Frosting

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