2 c. flour (plain)
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. cooking oil
4 eggs
2 c. grated raw carrots, grated fine
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. chopped nuts (black walnut)

Sift together dry ingredients. Add sugar, oil, and eggs. Mix well; add carrots, pineapple, and nuts. Turn mixture into three greased and floured 9 inch layer pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and frost with the following.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 box sifted powdered sugar

Cream butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Beat in sugar. Spread over cooled cake.