Super-Moist Carrot Cake
"This moist and dense cake is perfect for those who like their carrot cake with the works, including pineapple, raisins and pecans...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick)
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1 cup vegetable oil
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 1/2 cups flour
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 cup golden raisins
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3/4 cups chopped pecans
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1 pound shredded carrots
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3/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
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Frosting:
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8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
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1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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3 cups powdered sugar
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Optional decoration: 15 pecan halves
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