1 1/2 c. salad oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. grated carrots (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1 c. chopped nuts
Raisins

Blend oil and sugar in large bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time. In separate bowl sift together salt, cinnamon, flour and baking soda; add to above mixture. Add grated carrots, chopped nuts and raisins to above mixture and blend thoroughly.

Pour into well-greased cake pan (10-inch tube or 9x12) and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until knife inserted on center comes out clean.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 tbsp. vanilla
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar

With electric mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add melted butter, beating until it is completely absorbed. Add vanilla and sugar, beating well after each addition so that the icing is smooth.