# Ingredient list:
→ Cake Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
12 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
14 - 3 cups finely grated carrots
15 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
→ Spiced Frosting
16 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
17 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
18 - 3 cups confectioners' sugar
19 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
21 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
22 - 1 tablespoon milk
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
05 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Remove cakes from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
07 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until light and creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
08 - Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread half of the frosting over top, then set second layer on top and cover with remaining frosting. Decorate as desired.
