SANDRA'S LAYERED CARROT CAKE with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING from SCRATCH

An updated classic cake from scratch that's super delicious and fun to take to any potluck, picnic, or party... Servings: (12) Prep: 30 Mins. Bake: 30-35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Wet: 3 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Sift dry: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Cake additions: 1 (8-oz. can) crushed pineapple, undrained (retain juice) 2 cups grated carrots Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 (8-oz. pkg) cream cheese, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons milk (to achieve desired consistency) Topping: 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1 tablespoon granulated sugar METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using baking spray, spray two 9" round cake pans; set...