Carrot Cake (Square Pan)

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 4 large eggs

• 2 cups finely grated carrots

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional but adds moisture)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup chopped nuts (for topping)

Instructions

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