1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/4 c. carrots, shredded
1 c. salad oil
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Sift together first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine last 5 ingredients, and then add dry ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into ungreased microwave safe tube pan. Microwave on 2/3 (7 level) power 15-18 minutes, rotating every 4 minutes. Cool on counter for 20 minutes, remove from pan and invert to frost.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla. Whip in sugar. Spoon frosting over cake so that it spills over sides in a random pattern. Garnish with walnuts.