1 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn oil
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin or grated carrots
3 or 4 tbsp. molasses
1/2 c. nuts
Frosting (optional)

Bake in loaf pan at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. soft butter
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, soft
1 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts

Mix together until creamy. Spread on hot cake, hot from oven.