Harriet's Coffee Cake

Description

Sift together & set aside:
2 cups flour
1½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine & beat thoroughly:
2 cups sugar
1⅓ cups oil

Beat into oil mixture:
4 eggs, one at a time

Add dry ingredients gradually + blend.

Add:
2 cups grated carrots
½ cups nuts (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter or margarine
1 lb. confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

(*this makes a lot of frosting, freeze what’s left)