Carrot Cake with Chocolate Icing

Introduction
A moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with rich, creamy chocolate icing — perfect for any celebration or a cozy treat!

Ingredients
For the cake:

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar

1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil

2 cups (about 250 g) grated carrots

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup (50 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the chocolate icing:

1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 ¾ cups (220 g) powdered sugar

¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder

2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make It