Step 1

For the Carrot Cake:

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 3

Grease and flour two cake pans.

Step 4

Combine flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a medium bowl.

Step 5

Combine oil, honey, eggs and drained pineapple in a large bowl.

Step 6

Mix dry ingredients, plus carrots, coconut, walnuts and raisins together into the wet ingredients until well-combined.

Step 7

Pour into cake pans and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 8

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

Step 9

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 10

Add vanilla, then slowly incorporate powdered sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to prevent lumps.

Step 11

Once smooth, taste and adjust as needed with lemon juice.