1 1/2 c. cooking oil
2 c. sugar
4 whole eggs, beaten
2 c. plain flour
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. grated carrots

Mix oil and sugar. Beat well. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift flour, cinnamon, soda and salt 2 or 3 times. Add to creamed mixture. Add carrots, a small amount at a time. Bake in 3 (8 inch) cake pans that have been greased and floured. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Blend all ingredients well. Spread on cake.