1 1/2 c. oil
1 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. flour
3 c. shredded carrots, packed
3/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. ground chocolate (Hershey's baking cocoa)

Mix oil with sugar; add eggs, mixing well. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix in carrots and nuts.

Grease bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread batter in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Spread with frosting (below).

WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

3 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. Half and Half cream
1/8 tsp. salt
4 oz. sweet white chocolate
3 oz. cream cheese
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter

Melt chocolate with butter in microwave. Add rest of ingredients mixing well. Pour on warm cake; spread evenly.