Classic Carrot Cake
"This classic carrot cake is moist, fluffy and spiced to perfection. It’s topped with a thick cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans. Perfect for spring!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 c. 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. kosher sea salt
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2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp. ginger
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1/4 tsp. nutmeg
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1/8 tsp. cloves
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1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
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1 c. granulated sugar
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3/4 c. canola or vegetable oil
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1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce OR crushed pineapple
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1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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3 c. grated carrots*
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4 eggs, separated
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2/3c. sweetened coconut (optional)
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2/3 c. toasted chopped pecans (optional)
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1/2 c. baking raisins (optional)
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1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 tbsp. vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp. kosher sea salt
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6 c. powdered sugar
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2 (8 oz.) blocks original cream cheese, room temperature
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