Grandma Howe's Carrot Cake 1

• Cream Cheese Frosting

This is one of two Carrot Cake recipes Grandma Howe gave me.

• 1 1/2 c. oil
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 1/2 c. grated carrots
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. nuts (pecan or walnuts), chopped

Blend oil and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each egg. Sift flour and measure. Add remaining dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Add carrots, raisins, nuts and mix will. Bake in greased and floured 13x9" pan at 300 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 box powdered sugar (3 c.)
• Grated coconut

Let cream cheese come to room temperature and mix with other ingredients