The first step in making a delicious carrot cake is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). This will ensure that your cake cooks evenly and rises properly.
Next, you'll need to grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. This will help prevent the cake from sticking and make it easier to remove from the pan once it's baked.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and stir until just combined.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped pecans.
