3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. cloves
2 1/2 c. (4-5 whole) grated carrots
3/4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

In large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Blend in flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Fold in carrots and nuts. Pour into 12-cup Bundt pan. Microwave (High) 12 to 14 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 4 minutes. Rest 10 minutes. Loosen sides and center; invert on serving plate. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

For a flat cake, the frosting spreads easily. For Bundt or uneven, heat a minute and drizzle over cake.

4 oz. softened cream cheese
3 tbsp. softened butter
1/2 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

In small bowl, soften cream cheese and butter (high) 1/2 to 1 minute. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.