CARROT CAKE 
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. corn oil
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. grated coconut
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese
2 oz. butter
4 c. sifted icing sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lime juice

Sift the first five ingredients in a bowl. Stir in sugar. Stir in all remaining ingredients to give a dropping consistency. Divide mixture between 2 lined 8" square pans, 3" deep. Bake on center shelf at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from tins and cool. Before serving sandwich and cover cake with following icing.

ICING: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the other ingredients. Beat well.

 

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