Honeyed Carrot and Raisin Cake

This moist and flavorful carrot cake is enhanced with the natural sweetness of honey and the chewiness of raisins. Perfectly spiced and topped with a light cream cheese frosting, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.

A beautifully decorated Honeyed Carrot and Raisin Cake on a rustic wooden table, showcasing its moist texture and cream cheese frosting, with a few fresh carrots and raisins scattered around for decoration.
Flavor-Based Cakes Carrot Cakes carrot cake honey raisin cream cheese frosting dessert
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. Step 3:

    In another bowl, mix the oil, honey, and eggs until well combined.

  4. Step 4:

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and raisins.

  5. Step 5:

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Step 6:

    While the cake is baking, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  7. Step 7:

    Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.

  8. Step 8:

    Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy your honeyed carrot and raisin cake.
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