CAKE:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3/4 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. salad oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. finely grated carrots
1 c. chopped nutmeats
1 c. drained pineapple
1 c. shredded coconut or 1 c. golden raisins

FROSTING:

1 - 1 1/2 lbs. powdered sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
2 tsp. vanilla or 1 tsp. lemon essence
1/2 c. chopped nutmeats

Sift together dry ingredients. Add liquids; stir together. Add remaining ingredients and mix together. Bake in a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan at 325 degrees for 55 minutes or until it tests done. Frost when cool.

Soften butter and cream cheese. Mix together. Add essence, then sugar gradually, until desired consistency.