Carrot Cake
["1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. cooked, mashed carrots (room temperature)", "3/4 c. vegetable oil", "1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained", "3 eggs", "1 Tbsp. hot water", "1/2 c. pecans, chopped"]
["Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl; add spices.", "Combine carrots, oil, pineapple, eggs and water; stir into dry ingredients, mixing well until smooth.", "Stir in nuts.", "Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.", "Cool completely.", "Frost with Cream Cheese Icing (see index)."]
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