carrot cake

Sure, here's a simple carrot cake recipe:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups grated carrots

- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

- 1 cup vegetable oil

- 4 large eggs

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 cups granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, crushed pineapple, oil, and eggs.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the chopped nuts if using.

5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened

- 4 cups powdered sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions for frosting:

1. Beat together butter and cream cheese until creamy.

2. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla extract.

3. Once the cakes are cooled, spread the frosting between the layers and on top.

Enjoy your homemade carrot cake!