• Soak raisins for 15-20 minutes. Drain and pulse.

• Toast spices briefly until fragrant.

• Mix dry ingredients.

• Whisk wet ingredients, then add carrots and raisins.

• Fold in dry ingredients gently.

• Bake at 175°F for 30-35 minutes.

• Cool completely.

• Beat butter, add cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt.

• Frost cake, crumb coat, chill, and finish.

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