Frosted Carrot Cake

A heavenly, moist cake with creamy icing!

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine

1 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 eggs

1/2 cup orange juice

2 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking soda

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups carrots, grated

1 1/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup coconut

1 cup pecans, chopped

Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

1/4 cup milk

Honey Tips

Honey Is Sweeter Than Sugar

Due to the high level of fructose, honey is 25% sweeter than table sugar.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Beat butter, honey, eggs and orange juice until thoroughly combined. Blend in dry ingredients, beating well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour into a buttered 13x9x2″ baking dish. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool before frosting.
Frosting:
Beat together all ingredients. Spread on cooled cake.