Classic Carrot Cake | Saveur

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup canola oil, plus more for pan
• 2 cups flour, plus more for pan
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 3 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups finely grated carrots
• 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• Marzipan carrots for garnish (see Making Marzipan Carrots)