Here’s a classic recipe for homemade carrot cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions: