Step 1: Gather Dry Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Step 2: Prepare Wet Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Step 3: Add Carrot and Optional Ingredients 3 cups grated carrots ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained) 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Step 4: Prepare Baking Pan 2 9-inch round cake pans or 1 9x13 inch baking dish Grease and lightly flour the pans
Step 5: Mix Batter Combine dry and wet ingredients, folding in the grated carrots, pineapple, nuts, and coconut.
Step 6: Bake Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool and Frost Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
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