Carrot Cake French Toast

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French Toast:

Butter, for greasing the baking dish

1 loaf crusty multigrain bread 

1 1/2 cups grated carrots

1 cup finely chopped pecans 

8 large eggs 

2 cups milk 

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/2 cup granulated sugar 

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 

4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Pinch of kosher salt 

1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold salted butter, cut into pieces 

1/2 cup chopped pecans 

Glaze:

4 ounces cream cheese

3/4 cup powdered sugar 

2 tablespoons milk 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

Warm pancake syrup, for serving