Best Carrot Cake Ever

Here’s a recipe for the best carrot cake ever—moist, flavorful, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to impress!

Ingredients for the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp salt

4 large eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups grated carrots (about 5 medium carrots)

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

½ cup raisins (optional)

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1-2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for creamier texture)

Instructions for the Cake:

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