1 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. of each: salt, ground allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon
3 med. carrots, grated
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. drained crushed pineapple

Mix the above dry ingredients. Add and mix the carrots, walnuts, and pineapple. Then mix the wet ingredients; cream the butter, add eggs, vanilla and sugar. Mix.

Wet ingredients:

6 tbsp. softened butter
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix. Coat 9 x 9 inch square pan or appropriate loaf pans with butter. Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 45-55 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

Work until soft and fluffy:

3 oz. cream cheese, soft or at room temperature
1 1/2 tbsp. cream or milk

Gradually beat in 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar