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My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe

My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe

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  • 55 min
  • Serves 12
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2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
1½ cups packed light or dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
4 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
2 cups grated carrots, about 4 large
16 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt, to taste

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