2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 c. oil
4 eggs
3 c. grated carrot
1 c. chopped nuts

Grease 2-3 cake pans (or 9 x 13 inch pan). Use wax paper to line pans and then grease and flour the wax paper. Sift and mix dry ingredients. In mixing bowl, stir in oil, add eggs one at a time, mixing after each one. Blend in grated carrot and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until cake tests done. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting when cool. Store in refrigerator.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

8 oz. light cream cheese, room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla (use clear vanilla flavoring for white frosting)
1/2 to 1 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)

Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add vanilla and beat. Add confectioners' sugar to taste, add nuts if desired.