Ultimate Baharat Lover’s Carrot Cake: A Spiced Twist on a Classic – Afia

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoons Afia Baharat 7 Spice Mediterranean Pantry Spice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups grated peeled carrots
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons baharat
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon baharat
• 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter