Carrot Walnut Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

For the loaf::

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

3/4 cup

vegetable oil

1 cup

light brown sugar, lightly packed

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

large eggs, at room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla extract

3 cups

shredded carrots (about 6 to 7 medium carrots)

1/2 cup

California walnuts, roughly chopped

For the frosting::

8 oz

cream cheese, at room temperature

1 stick

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla extract or paste

2 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

Chopped California walnuts, for garnish