1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. raw grated carrots
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

In large bowl blend sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs; beat well. In small bowl stir together cinnamon. Add to sugar-egg mixture and mix in. Fold in carrots and walnuts.

Pour batter into greased 16-cup plastic fluted tube dish. Microwave at medium high (7) 18-20 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 6 minutes. Let stand directly on heat-proof counter or wooden board to cool.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 lb. pkg. confectioners sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
6 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Place ingredients in 2-quart casserole. Microwave at high (10) for 1 minute just until ingredients can be beaten together.