Carrot Cake

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subheading: Cake:

1 ½ cups packed light or dark brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

1 cup vegetable oil or canola oil (or melted coconut oil)

4 large eggs

¾ cup smooth unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 and ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

2 cups grated carrots (about 4 large)

2 cups chopped pecans (1 cup for cake, 1 cup for garnish), optional

subheading: Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 ounces full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

4 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar

1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk

1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

pinch of salt, to taste

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