Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Carrot Cake Recipe

• 3/4 c. finely-minced English walnuts
• 2 c. finely-shredded carrots
• 1 c. crushed pineapple (8 ounce can) with juice
• 1/2 c. finely-shredded coconut
• 1/2 c. raisins soaked in water till plump, and then liquid removed
• 1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 3 x Large eggs
• 3 c. flour
• 2 tsp baking pwdr
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1 tsp grnd nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp grnd cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 x 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 stk butter room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 c. pwdr sugar
• 1/2 c. minced pecans for garnish

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