Carrot Cake - MI Coop Kitchen

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable, almond or walnut oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (16-ounce) can crushed pineapple, including juice
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans, for the sides of the baked cake
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla