1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp. cinnamon (or a little less)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. grated carrots
1 c. crushed pineapple

I do the carrots and pineapple in a food processor to eliminate chunks.

ICING:

1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick softened butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Chopped pecans as desired

Cake: blend oil, sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients which have been sifted together. Stir in carrots and pineapple. Add vanilla. Bake in 3 layer pans at 325 degrees approximately 40 minutes.

Icing: Blend ingredients and spread on cooled cake.