Name: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 slices
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (295 g) all-purpose or plain flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil; 1/2 cup (110 g) crushed pineapple (or unsweetened apple sauce); 1 cup (200 g) lightly packed light brown sugar; 1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups (250 g) grated carrots ((from about 2-3 large carrots)); 1 cup (100 g) crushed pecans or walnuts, (divided (optional)); 1/2 cup (60 g) sultanas or raisins ((optional)); 8 ounces (250 g) cream cheese, (softened to room temperature); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature); 2 cups cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch salt