Carrot Cake

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose ( or plain flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (or unsweetened apple sauce)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed )
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups grated carrots (from about 2-3 large carrots)
• 1 cup crushed pecans (or walnuts, divided, optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins (or sultanas, optional)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 6 ounces butter (softened to room temperature)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy, plus more if needed)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract