Gram’s Carrot Cake

by Dorothy

1 c sugar

1 c vegetable oil

3 eggs

2c coarsely grated carrot

½ c chopped walnuts

1 c flour

1 1/3 tsp salt

1 1/3 tsp baking soda

1 1/3 tsp baking powder

1 1/3 tsp cinnamon

Combine the oil and the sugar, and then add the eggs, one at a time. Beat well. Sift the dry ingredients and add to the rest. Fold in nuts and carrots. Bake in a 9x12 greased pan for 1 hour at 300 deg F.

Icing

4 oz cream cheese

2 tbsp butter

1 ½ c icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Soften the cheese and beat together. Ice the cooled cake.