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Receta Dijon Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting {an Easter Menu and Giveaway!}
Ingredientes
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 TBS. Maille® Rich Country Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz. crushed pineapple in 100% juice, not drained
- For frosting:
- 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 TBS. unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
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