Carrot Cake

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

Combine and beat thoroughly:
2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups of oil

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

Add dry ingredients gradually and blend

Add:
2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter or margarine
1 pound confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla

This makes a lot of frosting. I freeze what's left.