2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. cooking oil
4 lg. eggs
2 c. sifted flour (all-purpose)
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/8 tsp. baking soda
3 c. grated carrots
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix eggs and sugar well. Blend in cooking oil. Beat at moderate speed until well mixed. Mix dry ingredients, sift and add slowly to mixture. Add carrots and nuts and blend well. Bake in 3 (9 inch) pans for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

1 stick melted butter
1 lb. sifted, powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chopped pecans

Cream butter and cream cheese. Gradually add sugar, small amounts at a time, then vanilla and pecans.