Ingredients
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3 cups grated carrots
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4 large eggs
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
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¾ cup chopped pecans
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3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
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1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
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Combine grated carrots, flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl; stir in eggs, oil, 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla, pineapple, and ¾ cup chopped pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool.
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To make the frosting: Combine confectioners' sugar, Neufchatel cheese, ½ cup butter and 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla in a medium bowl; beat until smooth. Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans. Spread frosting on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
369 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 369 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 20g | 25% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
Sodium 260mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 36g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 38mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 124mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.