Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

2 cups

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

cocoa powder

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/2 tsp

ginger

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

large eggs

1 cup

vegetable oil

2 tsp

vanilla extract

3 cups

finely shredded carrots

1 cup

mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)

8 oz

package cream cheese (softened)

3/4 cup

butter (softened)

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

heavy cream

4 cups

powdered sugar

1/2 cup

cocoa powder

1/4 cup

mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional garnish)