Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon baking soda3 cups finely shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon fat-free milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarDash salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugars, eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Top with additional walnuts, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
