My Favorite Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

4 eggs
1 1/4 Cup salad oil
2 Cups sugar

Beat these ingredients well in a large mixing bowl using a mixer on medium speed until well blended. Then add:

2 Cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Blend thoroughly, and add:

4 Cups grated or shredded carrots
(optional): 1/2 Cup nuts I like walnuts, but you can use pecans also
1/2 Cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
(optional): 1/2 to one cup coconut

Pour batter into an ungreased oblong pan. Bake ar 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, then allow to cool on wire rack for 45 minutes to an hour.

Meanwhile, make the frosting:

1 stick oleomargarine
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

Combine the frosting ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Beat well on medium speed with an electric mixer until fully blended. If you like, you can add a drop or two of your favorite food coloring to the frosting. Frost the cake when it is fully cool to the touch.

This is a family recipe that my husband's mother shared. It is a wonderful cake to take to parties. It keeps well covered in the refrigerator for several days (if it lasts that long!)