• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
• 1.25 cups packed brown sugar light or dark
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 large peeled carrots)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt