INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/4 cups canola oil
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3 large eggs
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3 cups grated carrots
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1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
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1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
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2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
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8 ounces goat cheese or cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
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1 vanilla bean
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Garnishes: walnuts, carrot curls