INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons pure cane sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup packed finely grated peeled carrots, patted dry on paper towels (about 3 medium carrots)
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1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, optional
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1 tablespoon finely diced candied ginger
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1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, optional, plus more for garnish
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Cooking spray or melted butter
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8 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup grade B pure maple syrup
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4 tablespoons butter
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