1 1/2 c. oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. grated carrots

Mix oil and sugar, add eggs, one at a time. Then add flour, cinnamon, and carrots. Do not use electric beater. Bake in 3 layers in greased and floured 8 inch pans at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

TOPPING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Cream together cheese and softened butter. Beat in sugar. Add vanilla and pecans. Spread on cake.