Ingredients
- 1 box carrot cake mix (Betty Crocker's)
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
- 2/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed is best
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups grated carrots, about 5 carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in hot water for ~10 minutes, and drained
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted in a dry saucepan and chopped
- 1 small piece of crystallized ginger, minced (optional)
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
- 3 tablespoons orange juice, reduced by simmering to 1 tablespoon OR 1 tablespoon concentrated orange juice from freezer section
- 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced fine or use food processor (optional)
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