3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts, if desired
1 c. drained crushed pineapple
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. salad oil
2 c. grated carrots
3 eggs, beaten

In large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into pan and bake at 325 degrees as directed. Bake in ungreased tube pan about 1 hour, sheet cake pan about 30 minutes or until done in center, or 8 or 9-inch rounds about 25 to 30 minutes or until done in center.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Add enough powdered sugar until you get the right consistency.