Carrot Cake VIII

Description

A heavenly, homespun dessert perfect for a party or just simply for the family!

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Servings: 12