"Carrot cakes have been a part of American baking for years, and they remain a favorite dessert in the heartland. This version has a hint of orange from the juice and peel and lots of the rich cream cheese frosting that everyone expects (and loves). Thin orange peel strips make a pretty garnish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
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1 cup sugar
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4 large eggs
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1 tablespoon grated orange peel
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2 cups all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 cups finely grated peeled carrots
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1 cup raisins
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2 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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6 tablespoons orange juice
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2 teaspoons grated orange peel
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5 cups powdered sugar, sifted