"This dessert makes a real show piece with its cream cheese glaze. Created for Ready, Set, Cook! (Number 6)..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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4 eggs
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2 tablespoons lemons, zest of
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or pineapple, almond, or lemon)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ginger
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2 cups grated carrots
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup chopped cashews
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons powdered milk
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6 tablespoons water
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2 cups icing sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or pineapple, almond, or lemon)