My sister in law Linda has used this recipe from our husband’s Aunt Betty since the 1960’s.
It’s wonderful.
Mix together:
2 cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
4eggs
ADD:
3cups grated carrots
1small can crushed pineapple
2tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
MIX WELL.
THEN FOLD IN:
1 cup chopped pecans
Place batter in greased and floured 9x13 pan (you can also use 2 - 9inch round pans)
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.
FROSTING
WHIP TOGETHER:
8 oz. Cream cheese -softened
1 stick butter - softened
ADD:
1pound powdered sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 1 tsp. Milk (if the frost in is too thick.
1cup chopped pecans placed on top of the frosted cake.