Rich Carrot Ginger Cake Recipe

• 1 c. sugar
• 1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger (not powdered!)
• 1 tsp. baking pwdr
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. Myer's Rum or possibly 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice (Jamaican preferred)
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 3 Large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 lbs peeled, grated carrots (4 c.)
• 2/3 c. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter

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