Carrot Cake Trinidad

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour,
 * 1 tsp baking powder,
 * 1tsp baking soda,
 * 1tsp salt,
 * 1tsp ground cinnamon,
 * 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg,
 * 1 1/4 cups Sugar,
 * 3/4 cup vegetable oil (don't use corn oil),
 * 3 eggs,
 * 1tsp vanilla extract,
 * 1 3/4 cups shredded carrots,
 * 1 cup chopped nuts.
 * Optional: 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple undrained and/ or 1 cup NESTLE TOLL HOUSE semi-sweet chocolate Mini Morsels.

Directions

 * 1) Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in small bowl.
 * 2) In large mixer bowl, beat Sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
 * 3) Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in carrots, pineapple with juice, 1 cup nuts and mini morsels.
 * 4) Pour into cake pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.