Grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. I like to use the small end of a box grater as I think this size is perfect for carrot cake. Grease and flour the cake pans well. It is awful when your masterpiece sticks. I love Baker’s Joy and I have always had excellent results with it. Bring the eggs to room temperature before making the cake. Stir the cake portion of this recipe with a spoon and resist the urge to over-mix it. Mix just until combined. Start checking the carrot cake for doneness at 30 minutes. Do not over-bake. For the cream cheese frosting, soften the butter and cream cheese prior to making. You can also use a hand mixer on medium speed to make the cream cheese frosting. Use a cake stand with a little bit of a lip around it so that when some chopped pecans fall while you are pressing them on the sides you can easily scoop them up and try again. Carrot cake will stay fresh for 5-7 days when properly covered and stored in the fridge. Cover with plastic wrap to keep the cake from drying out.