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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
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Grease and flour two 8 inch cake pans
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Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, powdered ginger and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla and oil until light and fluffy.
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Stir in the grated carrots, mango, grated ginger root (and nuts if you are using them.)
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Fold in the dry ingredients by hand.
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Stir only until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the batter. Do not over mix.
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Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.