Homemade Carrot Cake

Ingredients (21)

• FOR THE CAKE:
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)*
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup pecans
• *remove from fridge 30-45 minutes before using.:
• FOR THE FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 5 ounces cream cheese
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup half and half cream
• EXTRAS:
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans