2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. grated carrots
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (English or black walnuts)

Combine oil, sugar, and eggs, beat at a medium speed for 2 minutes. Sift dry ingredients together. Add oil to mixture, and beat at a low speed for 1 minute. Add grated carrots and nuts. Spread batter in a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until cake is done. When cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. confectioners' sugar

Let cream cheese and butter warm to room temperature. Beat them together and add vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar.