Cranberry Dijon Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cider Glaze

Introduction: This Best Carrot Cake Ever is everything you want in a carrot cake: tender, flavorful, and topped with the perfect cream cheese frosting. The secret to its moistness is in the balance of oil and fresh carrots, and it’s enhanced with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients:

For the Carrot Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
How to Make:

Prepare the Carrot Cake: