2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. oil
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. pumpkin

FROSTING:

1/2 c. soft butter
8 oz. cream cheese, soft
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. confectioners' sugar

Blend together sugar, eggs and oil. Add dry ingredients and add alternately to first mixture with pumpkin. Mix well. Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

FROSTING: Combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla and beat well. Gradually add sugar, beating vigorously. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.