Filippo Berio Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (approx.)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp each ground nutmeg, allspice and cloves
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup heavy cream