Moist Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups finely shredded carrots
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 16 ounces cream cheese (cold and cut into pieces)
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)

NUTRITION

Calories: 675 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 89 gg | Protein: 8 gg | Fat: 33 gg | Fiber: 2 gg | Sugar: 64 gg