3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. oil
1 c. crushed pineapple, include a little of the juice
2 c. grated carrots
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine sugar and oil; add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with pineapple and nuts. Lastly, add grated carrots. Don't overbeat. Pour into 3 (9 inch) greased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly and frost.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 box confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine ingredients and beat until smooth.