Cream Cheese Tunnel

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cake

• 3 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger,
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups coarsely grated apples, peeled (I used 1 Fuji and 1 Granny Smith)
• 1 cup coarsely grated carrots, peeled (from about 1 extra large carrot)

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (half of 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• cinnamon, for garnishing