Carrot Cakesave
"Filled with finely grated carrots and crushed pineapple, then spread with a smooth coating of cream cheese icing, this classic dessert will be an extra-special treat for your aspiring baker to make. For the finishing touch, she can even tint some of the frosting and top off the cake with sweet piped-on carrots...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE
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1-1/4 cups flour
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon each of baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/4 cups finely grated carrots
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1/2 cup each of finely chopped walnuts and chopped raisins
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FOR THE ICING
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12 ounces regular cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 tablespoons butter, softened
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 to 3-1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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Food coloring
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FILLING AND GARNISH
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3/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
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1-1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
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