1 c. molasses
1 c. butter
4 eggs
1 c. plain flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Combine molasses, butter, eggs, and orange juice and mix well. Stir in flours, soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Stir in carrots and nuts. Bake in three greased 8-inch pans about 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 15 minutes and remove from pans. Cool completely and frost.

FROSTING:

3 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. orange juice

Cream together cream cheese and butter. Add orange juice and orange peel. Mix thoroughly. Add powdered sugar.