Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. 3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
4. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. 5. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
6. 6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
7. 7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. 8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
9. 9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
10. 10. Frost the cooled cakes and assemble the layers.