Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cups canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 8 oz cream cheese soft
  • 5 tablespoons soft butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and line the bottom of two 8 inch round pans with parchment. Or mist one 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, soda, powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix the eggs, oil, applesauce, sugars, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds at medium speed.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the carrots.
  • Divide between your round pans or pour all of the batter into your prepared 9x13 pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting once cooled.