Maple Pecan Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-2⁄3 cups pecan halves or pieces
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup raisins