INGREDIENTS
1 cup
all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp
ground ginger
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
salt
1/3 cup
canola or vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
3/4 cup
light or dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
1/4 cup
unsweetened applesauce (or plain Greek yogurt or sour cream)
2
large eggs
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1
and 1/2 cups (150 grams) freshly grated carrots (lightly packed)
1/3 cup
chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/3 cup
raisins (optional)
1 8 ounce package
brick-style cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup
unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups
powdered sugar
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract