Carrot Cake with Yellow Raisins

Step 1

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Spray two round cake pans with nonstick baking spray.

Step 3

In a large mixer, beat the sugars (brown and granulated), butter, eggs and vanilla extract together to combine.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and cinnamon together.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture to the butter sugar mixture and mix to combine.

Step 6

Add in the carrots, raisins, and 1/2 cup pecans. Mix until fully combined.

Step 7

Divide the batter equally between both baking pans. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow to cool completely before icing.

Step 9

For the cream cheese icing:Combine all the icing ingredients in a mixer and mix until fully incorporated and fluffy.

Step 10

Place one layer of cake on a platter and spread icing over it. Then add a second layer of cake, and cover the whole thing with the remaining icing. Stick the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans to the side of the cake.