Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F, line 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add eggs, applesauce, oil, maple syrup, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Whisk well until no white lumps are left.

Step 3

Add carrots and stir to combine. Add all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, gently mix with spatula until just incorporated. Don't overmix. Fold in walnuts.

Step 4

Transfer to previously prepared loaf pan and level with spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool off for another 2 hours or completely.

Step 6

While loaf is baking or cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on high speed, whip until smooth, pausing and scraping down the sides.

Step 7

Transfer on top of a cake loaf, spread with spatula and garnish with walnuts. Using serrated knife, cut into 10 slices and enjoy.