"I always make this cake in two 9-inch round pans. I double the frosting recipe to accommodate the extra layers. If making in a 9X13-inch pan, you can leave the frosting amounts the same to cover the top of the cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)
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1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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1 lb. medium carrots (6 to 7 large carrots), peeled
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (10 1/2 ounces)
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
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4 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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5 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature
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1 tablespoon sour cream, light or regular
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (4 1/2 ounces)