INGREDIENTS
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Butter, for pans
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
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2 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 eggs
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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3 cups grated carrots
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, optional
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2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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1 stick salted butter, room temperature
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1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped pecans