Carrot Walnut Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

For the loaf:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 grams
• 3 egg large, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups carrot shredded
• 1/2 cup walnuts California, roughly chopped

For the frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, at room temperature
• 1 unsalted butter at room temperature, 113 grams, 1 stick
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
• 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
• walnuts California, chopped, for garnish