2 c. sugar
1 c. salad oil
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. golden raisins
3/4 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
3 c. finely grated carrot

Cream sugar and oil. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Toss raisins and nuts with 2 tablespoons of the dry ingredients. Stir remaining dry ingredients into creamed mixture; mix well. Fold in raisins, nuts, and carrots. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Cool and frost.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. confectioners sugar

Blend cream cheese with butter and vanilla. Gradually add sugar. Beat until smooth.