"Easy Carrot Cake is a really simple cake to make from scratch. It's moist and flavorful with fresh shredded carrots, crushed pineapple and lots of pecans...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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4 eggs (room temperature)
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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2 cups finely shredded carrots
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20 oz crushed pineapple (well drained)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups chopped (toasted pecans, divided use)
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8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup butter (softened)
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract