Name: Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons Our Family® pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3-3/4 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened; 1-1/2 packages (8 ounces each) Our Family® regular cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups Our Family® chopped walnuts, toasted (optional); 1/2 cup Our Family® raisins (optional); 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (optional); 3 medium carrots, finely shredded (3 cups); 1 teaspoon Our Family® pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup Our Family® 100% pure vegetable oil; 1-1/2 cups Our Family® pure granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon Our Family® ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Our Family® plain salt; 1 teaspoon Our Family® ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Our Family® baking soda; 1 teaspoon Our Family® baking powder; 2 cups Our Family® all-purpose flour; PAM® baking spray with flour