Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients:

• 3 cups carrots (finely grated)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)