2 c. raw, shredded carrots
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. orange juice
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix together carrots, sugar, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into carrot mixture. Pour into a 12 cup fluted microwavable pan. Microwave 10 to 12 minutes on high power, turning once or twice. Let cake stand 10 minutes before removing from pan.

When cake cools, remove from pan and top with Cream Frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

Microwave a 3 oz. package cream cheese for 2 minutes on high. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Mix well. 18 servings.