Name: The Best Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 16 slices
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups grated carrots; 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 cup raisins (-optional*); 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 oz. (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese (-room temperature); 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter (-room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups powdered sugar