2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 c. raw shredded carrots
1 c. nuts

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Add oil, vanilla and eggs. Blend. Add the carrots, raisins and nuts, blend.

Pour into either 3 layer pans, 1 bundt pan or 1 (9x13) pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes for each layer or 1 hour for the bundt or 9x13 pan. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.

ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 stick butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Blend together. Spread on cakes.

Make 1/2 the recipe for the 9x13 cake. Add more milk for glaze on the bundt cake.