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Irresistible Rum-Raisin Carrot Cake for Joyful Celebrations

A moist and flavorful carrot cake infused with rum-soaked raisins and topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for any celebration!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup Raisins soaked in vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Dark vanilla extract or spiced vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Walnuts toasted
  • 1 cup Grapeseed Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Canned Crushed Pineapple or applesauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter dairy-free if desired
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or other citrus zest
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or non-dairy cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Candied Ginger optional

Notes

For an extra moist cake, let it cool completely before frosting.