INGREDIENTS
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Carrot Cake
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed (or dark brown sugar)
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3/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil, or canola oil)
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt, plain or vanilla)
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups very finely grated baby carrots (or regular carrots)
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3/4 cup pecan pieces
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Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2-2.5 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar
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2 Tablespoons heavy cream (see note for substitutions)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoons salt, or as needed