The Best Carrot Cake {Time-Tested and Perfected} Recipe

Ingredients

• 1¼ cup canola oil
• 2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 2½ cup flour
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup raisins
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup butter ((softened to room temperature, do not melt))
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)