can I cut the sugar in this recipe? Would apple sauce work to sub half the sugar? What other ingredient do you suggest?

Hi there, Chelsea! Here is a variation of the recipe I made using a combination of brown and white sugars and applesauce: http://sensetaste.com/nevas-carrot-cakespent-rye-grains/ (1/2 cup brown, 1/2 cup white, and 1 cup unsweetened applesauce). It worked beautifully when I tried it.