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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

"Best ever recipe for carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! Moist and light, with just the right amount of spice. Filled and iced with a sweet and tangy frosting, for a classic combination that's perfect for spring!..."

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter ((2 1/2 sticks), softened)
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, (loosely packed)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cake flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnnamon
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg ((or 10 to 12 microplane scratches of whole nutmeg))
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups finely grated carrots ((from about 1/2 pound whole fresh carrots))
8 ounces crushed pineapple, (drained & squeezed of excess moisture)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup unsalted butter ((2 sticks), softened)
8 ounces cream cheese, (softened (the kind in a brick))
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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