INGREDIENTS
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1 and 3/4 cups (350g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I prefer dark)
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1 cup (240ml) vegetable or canola oil
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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3/4 cup (133g) smooth unsweetened applesauce1
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1 teaspoon McCormick pure vanilla extract
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zest from 1 orange
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2 and 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons McCormick ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon McCormick ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon McCormick ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon McCormick ground cloves
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2 cups (260g) grated carrots (about 3 large)
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optional: 1 cup (150g) raisins
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optional: 2/3 cup (95g) chopped pecans
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1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
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2-3 Tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh orange juice