DIRECTIONS

• 1. For Cake
• 2. Add all dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon) in a large bowl. Whisk with a fork and set aside.
• 3. Beat eggs till yellow and creamy. Add each egg one at a time and then beat for about 30 seconds.
• 4. Add oil and caster sugar and beat for a minute.
• 5. Add dry ingredients and carrots. Fold them in with a spatula.
• 6. Add walnuts and/or raisins with a spatula.
• 7. Pour in a 13 x 9 rectangle pan.
• 8. Bake at 180 degrees C for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
• 9. Cool on a wire rack completely before frosting.
• 10. For Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 11. Make sure that you sift the icing sugar before using it.
• 12. Beat cream cheese and butter till soft & creamy for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
• 13. Add icing sugar in ½ cup increments till the frosting is thick. If you prefer a much sweeter frosting then add about 2 – 2.5 cups of sugar otherwise 1 – 1.5 cups is good.
• 14. Add vanilla essence.
• 15. Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting with a spatula on the top and the sides.