Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat:

Add: 2 c. flour 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking soda

Mix well. Add 1 cup nuts (optional). Pour into 9x13 inch ungreased pan. Bake 30-40 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 lb. confectioners' sugar
3 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat until creamy.