Favorite Carrot Cake - Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 cups) peeled and grated carrots
• 1 cup raw pecan or walnut halves
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups maple syrup or honey
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 4 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Cream cheese frosting (see below)