Carrot Cake

From the kitchen of Danelle Larsen

1 ½ c sugar                                                                 

1 t baking soda

½ c applesauce (I use natural, no sugar)                    

1 t vanilla

½ c vegetable oil                                                        

½ t salt

3 eggs                                                                         

¼ t nutmeg

2 c flour                                                                      

3 c shredded carrots

1 ½ t cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9 x 13 pan.  Mix sugar, applesauce, oil, and eggs until blended.  Beat for one minute.  Stir in remaining ingredients except carrots.  Fold in carrots at the end.  Pour into pan.  Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.  Frost with cream cheese frosting.