Carrot Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease and flour 10 x 4-inch tube pan.
3. 3
   Sift together the dry ingredients and set aside.
4. 4
   Grate the washed carrots on medium grater or use coarse blade of food processor.
5. 5
   (Should measure about 4 cups.)
6. 6
   In large bowl of mixer at high speed, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and light.
8. 8
   In measuring cup combine fruit juices and peels.
9. 9
   At low speed beat in flour mixture (in 4ths) along with juice and peels (in 3rds), beginning and ending with flour mixture.
10. 10
    Beat just until smooth (about 1 minute).
11. 11
    With wooden spoon stir in carrots, nuts and raisins.
12. 12
    Mix well and spread evenly into prepared pan.
13. 13
    Bake 60 minutes in pan and turn out onto cooling rack.
14. 14
    Top with following Cream Cheese Glaze.