CAKE:

2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. pecans, cut sm.
4 c. grated carrots
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon

ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
2 tsp. vanilla extract

CAKE: Stir all dry ingredients (except pecans and carrots) together and then add eggs and oil. Mix until just blended and then add carrots and pecans. Bake at 375 to 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.

ICING: Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend. Ice when cake is cool.