Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS

For the Cake

• 1 cup pecan / walnuts toasted
• 3 cups grated raw carrots
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 cup applesauce
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsps cinnamon powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extra

For frosting

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup cream cheese

PROCEDURE

1. Preheat oven at 350 F.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and set aside.
3. Toast the pecan / walnut until brown.
4. Mix egg with electric mixer until foamy.
5. Gradually add sugar and beat until batter is thick.
6. Add oil and vanilla.
7. Add flour mixture and beat until well incorporated.
8. Fold in carrots, applesauce and nuts with spatula.
9. For the frosting just mix all ingredients and beat with high speed.
10. Let the cake cool down and spread frosting accordingly.