My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 cups (260g) chopped pecans or walnuts (1 cup for cake, 1 cup for garnish)*
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (226g/240ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)*
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (180g) smooth unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups (260g) grated carrots (about 4 large)
• 16 ounces (452g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt, to taste