Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting

Method

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins.
2. 2
   Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk oil, both sugars, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. 4
   Fold through grated carrot and walnuts.
5. 5
   Divide between tins and bake for 30–35 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
6. 6
   For the frosting, beat butter until smooth, then beat in cream cheese. Gradually add icing sugar, then vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
7. 7
   Spread frosting between the two cake layers, then cover the top and sides.