Step 1: Prep and Preheat

• • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• • Grease a 6–8-inch dome mold (or metal mixing bowl) and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter

• • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.

• • In a second bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

• • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until fully combined.

• • Fold in grated carrots, and if desired, pineapple and nuts.

Step 3: Bake the Dome Cake

• • Pour the batter into the prepared dome mold.

• • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• • Allow the cake to cool in the mold for 20 minutes, then invert and let cool fully on a wire rack.

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Step 4: Make the Filling

• • Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

• • Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.

• • Chill the filling while the cake cools.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

• • Slice the cooled dome cake horizontally into 2 or 3 layers.

• • Add cream cheese filling between each layer, then carefully reassemble into dome form.

• • Crumb-coat the entire cake and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Frost and Decorate

• • Whip together all frosting ingredients until creamy.

• • Use an offset spatula to coat the dome cake smoothly.

• • Decorate with chopped nuts, orange zest, or edible flowers for an elegant finish.