Elise Bauer

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all purpose flour

1 1/4

cups sugar

2 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp

ground cloves

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

vegetable oil (light olive oil or canola oil)

large eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups

packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium)

1 1/2 cups

packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium)

1 cup

coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts)

1/4 cup

sweetened shredded coconut

ounces (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature

Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla extract

cups (260 g) powdered sugar, sifted