Ingredients
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1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
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1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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4 eggs
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2/3 cup orange juice
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 cups grated carrots
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 -2 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix and cinnamon. Whisk the eggs, orange juice and oil; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. Stir in the carrots, raisins and nuts (batter will be thick).
- Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and peel; beat until blended. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.