Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
"Rich carrot cake loaded with pineapple and pecans is topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting for a satisfying and hearty dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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cooking spray
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Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups grated carrots
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
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1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
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Frosting:
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1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice
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1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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