Carrot Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
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3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 pound carrots, grated (see Cook's Note)
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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Ginger Mascarpone Frosting, recipe follows
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Crystallized ginger (not in syrup), chopped, for garnish
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Ginger Mascarpone Frosting:
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12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger (not in syrup)
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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