Carrot Cake

2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup oil
4 eggs
2 cup flour
2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
3 cup grated carrots
1 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Mix sugar, oil, eggs. Stir with spoon gently.
Sift dry ingredients, into mixture. Beat 1 minute, at medium speed (NO LONGER).
Add carrots and nuts.
Bake at 325° for 30~40 min. for layers or 50‑60 min. for oblong.

Icing

2 cup powdered sugar
4 oz cream cheese ‑ softened
1 1/4 cup margarine
2 tsp vanilla

Mix all together until smooth