California Sweetheart Raisin Cake - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 1 / 2 Cups granulated sugar
• 1 Teaspoon light corn syrup
• 2 / 3 Cup water
• 2 egg whites, beaten stiff
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla
• 1 Cup California raisins, chopped
• 1 / 2 Cup chopped walnuts
• 2 / 3 Cup soft butter
• 6 Cups sifted confectioner's sugar
• 1 / 3 Cup heavy cream, divided
• 1 1 / 2 Teaspoons vanilla
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon almond extract
• 1 Package (19-ounce) yellow cake mix
• Red food coloring