2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves

Stir dry ingredients together in a bowl. In separate bowl, stir together the following ingredients: 2 c. sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. carrots, grated

Slowly stir in the dry ingredients to the other mixture until well mixed. Mix in 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, (optional: add 1/2 cup oatmeal).

Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes (in preheated oven) at 350 degrees. Let cool and frost.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat together until smooth. You can sprinkle the top of the cake with nuts after you frost it. Happy Eating!