"Moist, perfectly spiced, and finished with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, this is truly the best Carrot Cake recipe that you will ever taste!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup canola or vegetable oil
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4 eggs
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3 cups grated carrots
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
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1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
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½ cup salted butter, softened
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8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 lb. confectioners’ sugar
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Approximately 2 tablespoons milk (more or less, depending on desired consistency)
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½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)