INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground allspice
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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2 cups loosely packed, finely grated carrot (about 7 oz)
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¾ cup lightly toasted walnut pieces or raisins (optional)
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1 package (225 g) brick cream cheese, at room temperature
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¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3 cups icing sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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lightly toasted walnut pieces, for garnish