King Arthur's Carrot Cake
"A classic carrot cake easily adapted by add-ins like raisins or coconut...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (298g) vegetable oil
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2 cups (397g) sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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1 tablespoon (7g) cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ginger
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1/4 teaspoon cloves
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 cups (241g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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3 cups (326g) finely grated carrots
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1 1/2 cups (170g) chopped pecans or walnuts toasted for best flavor*
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8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter room temperature
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one 8-ounce package (227g) cream cheese room temperature
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia
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2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups (283g to 397g) confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon milk or cream optional if necessary to thin frosting
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