2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple with syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts or raisins (if desired)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x9x2-inch pan.

Combine oil, eggs, carrots, pineapple (with syrup) and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour into pan.

Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes or until done.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cream together cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla and a dash of salt. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread frosting on cooled cake.

Submitted by: Deidre Thurber