2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cooking oil
3 eggs
2 c. carrots
1 c. nuts
1 small can pineapple
1 c. dates
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all dry ingredients. Add oil, eggs, vanilla, nuts, carrots, pineapple and dates.

Bake in layer or tube pan at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Frosting:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 pkg. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix. Spread on cake.