INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 1/2 cups very finely shredded carrots (from about 4 medium carrots)*
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2/3 cup chopped pecans
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1/2 cup butter, softened (I like to use 1/4 cup unsalted, 1/4 cup salted)
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6 oz cream cheese, softened
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3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract