Step 1

Start by washing, peeling, and grating the carrots. Then chop the walnuts or pecans. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients. Mix well, then fold in the carrots and nuts.

Step 3

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly. Pour the batter into the loaf and bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes.

Step 4

Note: You can also make a full cake with this recipe by dividing the batter into two 6-inch pans. Make sure to double the frosting recipe if you go this route and make a layered cake instead of a loaf!

Step 5

While the cake is baking, whisk together the frosting ingredients. Wait for the cake to *fully* cool, then add the frosting on top of the cake.

Step 6

Note: cream cheese frosting is very particular and if you don't wait for the cake to be fully cooled off, it will melt off!

Step 7

Once you've frosted the cake, slice and enjoy!