Carrot Cake (best ever)

By Tonda

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg or allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup nuts (optional)
• Cream Cheese Icing
• 1 pkg 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 pound icing sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Cake:
Beat oil and add sugar
Add eggs one at a time, add vanilla and dry ingredients.
Add carrots and nuts.
Mix well.
Pour into greased 9x13 baking pan
Back at 300F for 40 to 50 minutes

Cream Cheese Icing:
Mix together cream cheese, butter and vanilla
Add icing sugar and beat well.
(a little milk may be added)