INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable cooking spray
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups canola oil
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4 eggs
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5 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple (about 1 cup), drained, reserving juice
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2 packages (8 ounces each) Neufchâtel cheese or light cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
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2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar