2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 eggs
1 c. cooking oil
3 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins

Icing:

4 tbsp. softened butter
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. maple flavoring

Cake: Thoroughly stir flour, sugar and all spices. Stir in eggs and beat in oil. Beat well. Slowly stir in carrots, nuts and raisins. Pour into 3 greased and floured 8-inch pans.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Icing: Mix all ingredients together and beat well. Spread on layers when cake is cool. Top with chopped nuts, if desired.