Ingredients:
For the cake:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish:
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
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