1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. cooking oil (Wesson, Kraft, etc.)
4 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Cream the above (use electric mixer) and then fold in the following:

3 c. carrots, grate fine but do not pack while measuring
1 c. chopped nuts (pecans are best, but other nuts may be used)

(Use blender for grating). Bake IN THREE 9 inch pans, at 325 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. (Grease pans and use wax paper liner in bottoms.)

ICING AND FILLING:

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

Combine the above ingredients and cream.

1 (No. 2) can of crushed pineapple, drained well

Spread the two bottom layers with drained pineapple. Over the pineapple spread a layer of icing. (Do not use too much icing between layers). Ice sides and top. (Pineapple may be used to decorate top, if you wish).