1 c. Grandma's molasses (gold label)
1 c. butter, melted
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. all purpose flour
2 c. shredded carrots
1 c. orange juice
4 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

In a large bowl combine molasses, butter, eggs and orange juice. Mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in carrots and walnuts; pour into 2 greased 8" or 9" round cake pans. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan, cool completely.

FROSTING:

3 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. grated orange peel

In small bowl combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread each layer with frosting, stacking one on top of the other. Garnish with grated orange peel or walnuts. Serves 12.