2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. raisins
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
2 c. apples, chopped (about 2)
3 c. carrots, coarsely grated
2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs

Sift together flour, soda, salt and cinnamon and set aside. Cover raisins with warm water and let stand 5 minutes; then drain and blot well with paper towels. In a large bowl beat together well the sugar, vegetable oil and eggs. Then mix in flour mixture, then add raisins, pecans, apples and carrots; stirring well.

Pour into a greased and floured 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool thoroughly before frosting.

CREME CHEESE FROSTING.
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 box powdered sugar
1 cube butter, softened

Beat together until fluffy. After frosting, sprinkle cake with sliced almonds.