Carrot Cake with Chèvre Frosting

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
• 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 8 ounces goat cheese or cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• Garnishes: walnuts, carrot curls