Olive Oil Carrot Cake: Moist and Flavorful

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 eggs, room temperature (For an egg substitute: 1 tbsp ground flax per egg mixed with 3 tbsp water)
• 3/4 cup Bragg Organic Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup brown or golden raisins
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of sea salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed