Making To Die For Carrot Cake is a delightful and straightforward process. Follow these steps for an amazing dessert experience:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
11. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and generously over the top and sides of the cake.
12. Garnish with additional chopped nuts or grated carrot if desired.

These steps will lead you to creating a cake that not only looks professional but tastes divine.