Favorite Carrot Cake

Favorite Carrot Cake

www.diamondnuts.com

Ingredients - 3 cups Diamond of California chopped pecans or pecan pieces - 1 1/2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1 cup

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Diamond of California chopped pecans or pecan pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 large)
  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

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