INGREDIENTS
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3 large eggs
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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1 ½ cups vegetable oil
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 cup golden raisins (optional)
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½ cup currants (optional)
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7 ounces shredded sweetened coconut
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1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple with juices
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2 ½ cups peeled grated carrots
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1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Frosting:
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1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1 pound confectioners' sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
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2 teaspoons orange zest