INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/4 cup applesauce
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup lightly packed, finely grated carrots, about 2 large carrots
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2 Tbsp Raw Turbinado Sugar or Sanding Sugar, divided
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8 oz cream cheese, softened (I softened in the microwave for 30 seconds on HIGH)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract