Chocolate Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
• ½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract