Carrot Walnut Cake Recipe: Moist, Flavorful, and Perfectly Spiced

Ingredients:

For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots (about 3–4 medium carrots)
1 cup chopped walnuts
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (for desired consistency)