"Garnished with toasted walnuts, a slice of this Iced Carrot Cake makes for a great mid-morning treat along with a cup of coffee!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup granulated sugar
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⅔ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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1½ cups shredded carrots (~3-4 medium carrots)
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1 cup walnuts (chopped)
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½ cup raisins
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4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
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2 Tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1½-2 Tbsp milk
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{garnish} ½ cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)