Aunt Norma's Carrot Cake

1 and 1/4 cups oil

2 cups sugar

2 cups sifted flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

4 eggs

3 cups grated raw carrots

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine oil and sugar. Sift all the dry ingredients together and add half of the mixture to the oil and sugar mis. Blend well and add remaining dry ingredients alternately with eggs. Mix in carrots and finally add nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 60-70 minutes. Top with cream cheese frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/4 cup butter

s - 3 oz package of softened cream cheese

2 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

dash of salt

1 teaspoon milk

Blend all ingredients until well mixed. If a little too stiff, add another teaspoon of milk. Frost cake and enjoy!