Tropical Carrot Cake
"Pineapple and coconut add extra flavor and moistness to this tropical version of traditional carrot cake. For variation, try stirring a little coconut or pineapple into the cream cheese frosting to enhance the tropical flair...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup raisins
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground allspice
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4 large eggs
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1¼ cups vegetable oil
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2 cups grated raw carrots
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1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
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1 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped (optional)
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2½ cups confectioner’s (powdered) sugar
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