The Best-Ever Carrot Cake
"The Best-Ever Carrot Cake is moist, rich, and topped with a tasty cream-cheese frosting. We’ve tested this reader recipe, and trust us—it’s aptly named!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups lightly packed shredded carrots
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1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts
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6 ounces (3/4 container) cream cheese, softened
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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2 to 2-1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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shredded coconut, for topping (optional)
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