"Moist, delicious, and full of tasty ingredients, this cake — made from our easy mix — doubles as formal dessert or casually delicious afternoon pick-me-up...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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4 1/2 cups (1 pound) shredded carrots
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 box King Arthur Flour Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup raisins
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1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts
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20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained, optional*
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*Or substitute pineapple rings or chunks, drained and chopped
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1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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8-ounce package cream cheese
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla OR 1/2 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia
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2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups glazing sugar or confectioners' sugar
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milk or cream to adjust frosting's consistency, if necessary