| 1 | For cake: mix firt five ingredients together on medium speed for about 1 minute. |
| 2 | Set aside. |
| 3 | In a separate bowl sift together dry ingredients. |
| 4 | Mix dry ingredients into wet mixture at medium speed for about 1 minute. |
| 5 | Fold carrots and jalapenos into mixture until completely combined. |
| 6 | Pour into two 10 inch round greased pans. |
| 7 | Bake in preheated oven at 350 °F for 45 minutes. |
| 8 | for icing: mix all ingredients on medium speed for about 2 minutes. |
| 9 | Spread icing in between and over cooled cake layer with icing inside. |
| 10 | Decorate with carrot shavings and jalapeno slices, if desired. |
| 11 | Use remaining icing to pipe a border around the edge. |
| 12 | from the austin american statesman typed by jessann :) |