Delicious and Moist Cinnamon Raisin Carrot Cake

Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this moist and delicious cinnamon raisin carrot cake. Bursting with warm cinnamon, plump raisins, and grated carrots, this cake is perfectly spiced and irresistibly moist. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and garnished with more raisins and cinnamon, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup raisins
• Cream cheese frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional raisins and ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated carrots and raisins. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and continue beating until creamy.
12. Mix in the vanilla extract.
13. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides with the cream cheese frosting.
14. Garnish with additional raisins and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
15. Slice and serve the delicious cinnamon raisin carrot cake!

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