INGREDIENTS
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For the carrot cake:
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1½ cups vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp kosher salt
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3 cups carrots, peeled and grated
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½ cup pecans, chopped
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For the cream cheese frosting:
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1 (lb) box confectioners’ sugar
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
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¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract