Spiced Carrot Cake Recipe A Proper Cream Cheese Treat

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (180ml) vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups (300g) grated carrots, packed (about 6 medium carrots)
• 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup (60g) raisins (optional)
• 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 2-4 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)