Applesauce Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cake
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
Frosting
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Add applesauce and margarine.
Using an electric mixer, beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl and beaters occasionally.
Add eggs and beat 2 minutes.
Stir in carrots and nuts, blending well.
Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool.
To make frosting, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Add applesauce and beat until smooth.
Frost cooled cake.