Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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Serves 10-12 -------------------------------------------------
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For the Cake:
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4 eggs
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2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups canola oil
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6 tablespoons (about 1/2 cup) buttermilk
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 cup plus 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 dash ground nutmeg
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4 cups tightly packed freshly shredded carrots (not pre-shredded)
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1 cup golden raisins
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1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
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1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
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For the Frosting:
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2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
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24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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4 cups confectioner's sugar
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Additional whole walnuts for decoration.
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