"Are you looking for the perfect cake? Literally perfect. Without flaws. Amazing. Tender. Moist. Heavenly. Flavorful. Sweet. Perfect density. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 eggs
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup applesauce
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2 cups (13.8 oz) granulated sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups (10 oz) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda*
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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3 cups (12.3 oz) lightly packed finely grated carrots**
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1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting (, recipe follows)
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2/3 cup chopped pecans
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup salted butter (, softened)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 cups powdered sugar