Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups finely grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)

For the frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3–3.5 cups powdered sugar