2-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk
• 1 cup butter at room temperature
• 12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk optional, depending on frosting consistency
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut sweetened
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts