Classic Carrot Cake Recipe | Alton Brown

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter, for the pan
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for pan
• 3 1/4 cups (6 medium) grated carrots, not peeled
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, at room temperature
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted