Ingredients
The following ingredients have 12 Servings
- 1 cup all purpose flour (see note)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (increase to 2 teaspoons, if desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups FINELY grated carrots (loosely measured, not packed) (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to cool room temp)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to cool room temp)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, light or dark (make sure it's really fresh)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus more if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon molasses (optional, see note)
