4 eggs
2 tbsp. wheat germ
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3 jars strained carrots (baby food 4 1/2 oz. jar)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. oil
1/2 grated carrot to add texture, optional

Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, beat eggs at medium speed. Add remaining ingredients except for the nuts. Beat at low speed to blend all ingredients. Beat at high speed to mix well. Add nuts, stir. Spread batter smoothly in pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.

FROSTING:

1 (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp. butter, softened
1 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients, beat until smooth at high speed. Frost cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.