- 2.5 cups freshly and finely grated carrot
- 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2/3 cup apple sauce
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 heaping tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, or just cinnamon
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 heaping tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
NOTE: â…” cup chopped nuts can be added to the batter if you like.