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INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
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3 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Generous pinch of kosher salt
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4 cups powdered sugar
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Candied Carrot Coins (optional)