The Ultimate Moist Carrot Cake with Raisins & Honey
Indulge in this incredibly moist and flavorful carrot cake, packed with sweet raisins and a hint of honey. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
- 1 cup raisins
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Beat until combined.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in grated carrots and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter evenly between cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy for the frosting.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add vanilla. Add milk/cream if needed.
- Frost the cooled cake layers with cream cheese frosting. Decorate and serve.
Notes
For an extra nutty flavor, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter along with the carrots and raisins.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 250mg