1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. carrots, grated (6 or 7)
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. raisins

Grease and flour pans. Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Blend together oil, sugar and eggs. Sift flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Toss in nuts and raisins. Add to the oil mixture, add carrots, mix well. Bake in two 9 inch round pans or bundt pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese
2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice (optional), adds tang

Soften cream cheese at room temperature. Beat until silky. Add sugar in 3 parts until smooth, beat in vanilla and lemon.