Making your own Carrot Cake is simple! Follow these easy steps to create a delicious dessert that everyone will love:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Mix Carrots and Pineapple: Add the grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Add Nuts: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
7. Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 20 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Prepare Frosting: While the cakes cool, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
11. Frost the Cake: Once cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.

By following these steps, you’ll create a Carrot Cake that is not only delicious but also looks beautiful when served.