2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. drained crushed pineapple
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 c. oil
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. grated carrots

Mix sugar and oil, beat well. Add eggs and blend until smooth and creamy. Sift and add dry ingredients at low speed a little at a time. Add vanilla. Fold in carrots and pineapple. Beat until smooth. Add nuts, if desired. Bake in greased, floured 9x13 inch pan or 2 loaf pans at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.

When cool, top with Rich Cream Cheese Frosting.

RICH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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

Cream butter and cheese. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy and slightly fluffy in texture.