Ingredients
For the cake
Preheat oven to 350°
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 ⅓ cup oil
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. cloves
2 oz. brandy
1 lb. carrots, grated
½ cup raisins (black)
½ cup raisins (white)
¾ cup walnuts, slightly chopped
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
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For icing
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
½ to ¾ box of confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
3 to 4 drops of almond extract
Juice of ½ lemon
Preparation
For the cake
In bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and creamy, stir in oil. Sift in dry ingredients (flour, etc.) and add brandy (a mixture of vanilla and almond extract may be substituted, 1 ½ tsp.). Add carrots, raisins, walnuts and pineapple.
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