Amish Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for extra richness)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups freshly grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional but recommended)
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional for added texture)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for tang)