Indulge in the ultimate carrot cake experience with this delicious recipe.

This recipe combines the perfect blend of spices, nuts, and cream cheese frosting to create a carrot cake that is truly irresistible. With just the right amount of sweetness and a moist crumb, this cake is sure to become your go-to dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in grated carrots, chopped walnuts, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut.
5. Divide batter evenly between the two cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
7. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
8. Frost cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting and garnish with chopped walnuts.
9. Serve and enjoy!

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