Carrot Cake

2 cups sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup oil
2 tsp baking soda
4 eggs, beaten
2 tsp cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots, firmly packed
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts

Combine sugar and oil. Add eggs. Mix well. Add grated carrots. Stir in sifted dry ingredients. Add nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350o 45 minutes or until done. When completely cool, spread with frosting. Coconut and/or raisins can be added if desired.

FROSTING:
Blend:
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ C soft butter or margarine

Add:
1 lb. confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange juice

Submitted by: Vicki