Always a favorite any time of the year.

Created by:  Pearl Manley

Ingredients:

Cake Batter:

• 1 ¾ cups sugar
• 1 ½ cups Wesson Oil
• 4 unbeaten eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• ½ cup chopped nuts

Cake Filling & Frosting:

• 1 package powdered sugar
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
• ½ stick butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 small can crushed pineapple

Directions:

Batter:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and oil until creamy
2. Add eggs 1 at a time and beat well
3. Sift dry ingredients and add to bowl while beating
4. Add nuts and grated carrots
5. Pour into 3 greased cake pans and bake at 325° for 25 minutes
6. Remove and set on wire racks to cool

Filling & Frosting:

1. Combine all ingredients into mixing bowl and blend with electric blender
2. Place frosting between layers and on outside of cake
3. Place cake in refrigerator to harden frosting

Serves 6-8