"Enjoy your carrots naturally sweet, baked in a cake frosted with rich cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
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3 eggs
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1 tablespoon ginger-flavored brandy or water
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2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
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1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
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2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
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1/2 teaspoon ginger-flavored brandy or vanilla
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1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired
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2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
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Sugared cranberries, if desired
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Sugared orange peel, if desired