INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE
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1 tbsp. butter, for greasing pans
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4 eggs, divided and at room temperature
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2 egg whites, at room temperature
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½ tsp. cream of tartar
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½ cup sugar
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⅓ cup light brown sugar
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1 ½ cups shredded carrot (4 medium)
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1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained and squeezed dry
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½ tsp. vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped walnut pieces
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1 cup cornstarch
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½ tsp. baking soda
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½ tsp. salt
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¾ tsp. cinnamon
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¼ tsp. ground ginger
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¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
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FOR THE FILLING
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8 oz. cream cheese, soft
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½ cup butter, soft
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1 (1 lb.) box confectioner's sugar (approximately 3 ½ cups)
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½ tsp. vanilla extract
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3 cups sweetened shredded coconut