Grand Marnier Carrot Cake
"Delicious nuances of bright orange flavor grace this wonderfully moist carrot cake and luscious cream cheese frosting. Its taste and texture compare with what I've tried at fancy resorts and so I decided to give the cake a more fitting name. Grand Marnier Carrot Cake was originally called Sunshine Day Carrot Cake. The recipe was created expressly by me for the RSC #9 Contest...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups flour
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained
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freshly-squeezed orange juice
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup white sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup canola oil (note*) or 1 cup vegetable oil (note*)
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1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur**)
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2 teaspoons orange zest
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2 cups grated carrots
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1 cup shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened (note*)
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 1/2 teaspoons Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur**)
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1 1/4 lbs powdered sugar
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4 teaspoons freshly-squeezed orange juice
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