Fabulous Carrot Cake
"Carrot cake became newly popular in the 60's, but it's been around since pioneer days. And no wonder - it's great for snacking, for company, with or without frosting, any time, any way. Here's an easy one that comes out moist and rich. The frosting is a super traditional cream cheese topping, but the cake is just as yummy served plain!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 pound (3 sticks) butter, softened, divided
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1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 eggs
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1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained well
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1 pound carrots, shredded
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1 cup raisins
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
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