1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan

2. 2. In a bowl, mix together grated carrots, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined

3. 3. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

4. 4. Let the cake cool completely before frosting

5. 5. For the cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy

6. 6. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting

7. 7. Serve and enjoy your delicious carrot cake