1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. salad oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. finely chopped carrots
1/2 c. pineapple with syrup

Sift dry ingredients together, then add rest of ingredients. Mix until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Bake in greased and floured pan (9 x 9 x 2 inch) at 350 degrees about 35 minutes.

ICING:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat at low speed until light. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. (Add milk if necessary to make spreadable.) Frosts one 8 or 9 inch cake.