Healthier Carrot Cake (Naturally Sweetened + Whole Grain)

Ingredients

• 1⅔ cup white whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups finely grated carrots
• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup honey
• 3-4 tablespoons honey
• scant ½ cup chilled heavy cream
• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (I used organic)
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly (measure when solid)
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, for topping (optional)
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon