Vertical Carrot Cake
"This vertical cake looks good on the outside, and even better when you cut into it to show off the vertical layers. Just make sure you don't overmix the batter...."
INGREDIENTS
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CARROT CAKE:
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup pecan halves, toasted
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1/2 pound carrots, peeled and finely grated
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1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
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1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
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8 large eggs, separated, room temperature
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2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
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BROWNED BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, cubed and divided
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4 large egg whites
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1 cup sugar
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Dash salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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