Gather Ingredients You'll need grated carrots, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and optional add-ins like walnuts or pineapple.
Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These spices give the cake its warm, comforting flavor.
Whisk Wet Ingredients Beat eggs with sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Oil keeps the cake extra moist and soft even after refrigerating.
Combine and Fold In Carrots Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir just until combined. Then gently fold in grated carrots and any extras like nuts or raisins.
Prepare Cake Pans Grease and flour your cake pans, or line them with parchment. Divide the batter evenly between pans for uniform baking.
Bake the Cake Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting Beat softened cream cheese with butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Chill slightly for easier spreading.
1. Assemble and Frost Layer the cakes with frosting in between and over the top. Decorate with chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.