Red Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Cal-Organic Red Bunch Carrots
• 1 cup All purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup oil, canola or coconut
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried tart cherries or cranberries
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temp
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar