Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and mix. Add all remaining ingredients and mix until incorporated. Scrape bowl and mix. Add to greased and floured pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until wooden toothpick is clean. 

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed grated carrots (from about 2 carrots)