Bahama Mama Carrot Cake

For the Cake

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup raisins

For the Frosting

• 1 8-oz package of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mix the sugar with the oil and eggs.
2. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. Fold in the carrots, walnuts, coconut, pineapple, raisins and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the batter into a greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
5. Let the cake cool completely, then make the frosting:
6. Cream the butter with the cream cheese, then gradually add the sugar and vanilla. Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.