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The Best Ever Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
"This carrot cake recipe truly is the BEST carrot cake I've ever had and converted me into becoming a carrot cake lover! So supremely moist, fluffy and delicious. Add or omit mix-ins to suit your preference, but this cake has pineapple and pecans which give it ample flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
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4 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup vegetable or canola oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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⅛th tsp ground cloves
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1 cup chopped pecans (may substitute walnuts)
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2 cups shredded carrots
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(If you want raisins, add 3/4 - 1 cup of raisins, optional)
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FOR THE FROSTING:
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One 8-ounce pkg cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 Tbsp orange juice
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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3 - 3 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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Additional chopped pecans for garnish, optional
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