Carrot Cake - Dixie Crystals

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup oil (grape seed, olive-not extra virgin or canola oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour*
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 cups grated carrots
• 2/3 cup pecan pieces or walnuts
• 1 cup raisins, dark or golden
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 medium-sized carrots
• Optional: 1 1/3 cups pecan pieces for sides