Grand Marnier Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups

flour

2 tsp

cinnamon

2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

1 11 ounce can

mandarin oranges, undrained

freshly-squeezed orange juice

large eggs

3/4 cup

white sugar

3/4 cup

packed brown sugar

1 cup

canola oil (note*) or 1 cup vegetable oil (note*)

1 tbsp

Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur**)

2 tsp

orange zest

2 cups

grated carrots

1 cup

shredded coconut

1 cup

chopped pecans (optional)

8 oz

cream cheese, softened (note*)

1/4 cup

butter, softened

1 1/2 tsp

Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur**)

1 1/4

lbs powdered sugar

4 tsp

freshly-squeezed orange juice