1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
3 c. grated carrots
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. allspice
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream oil and sugar. Add eggs and carrots; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add flour mixture to carrot mixture, a little at a time, beating well. Add nuts, raisins, and vanilla. Pour into 10 x 14 inch greased and floured pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool before frosting.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Grated zest of lemon

Combine butter and sugar and beat well. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. 12-20 servings.