Step 1

Mix sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Beat for 2 minutes until fully combined and fluffy.

Step 2

Fold in carrots and chopped nuts.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour batter into well greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake for 38-42 minutes. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely.

Step 4

When cake is cooled, cream together butter and cream cheese (about 3 minutes). Add vanilla, powdered sugar and milk, mix well. Spread over cake and enjoy!