2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. grated carrots (fresh and sweet)
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix eggs, soda, oil. Add leaveners, spice, then flour, then carrots. Bake in 2 x 9 inch round pans at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Watch oven temperature.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter
1 box XXX powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lemon, juiced
1 c. whole pecans

Mix softened cheese with all ingredients, except pecans, until creamy. Frost cake after completely cooled and decorate with pecans.