Kathy's Carrot Cake

I've been making this carrot cake for over twenty years and it never fails to get raves when I serve it. Both my brothers-in-law won't let me come to a family gathering if I'm not bringing it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 13x9x2 cake

Ingredients

• 4  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups  oil
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 3  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  cups  grated carrots (don't skimp)
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 3  ounces cream cheese (room temp.)
• 2  cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter (room temp.)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In large bowl beat the eggs, oil and sugar.
2. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon,salt and mix well.
3. Add grated carrots and walnuts, mix well, pour into a 13x9x2 inch pan that has been greased and floured.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for approx.
5. 50 minutes.
6. Do not over bake.
7. Cool completely.
8. Frost.
9. Cream Cheese Frosting: In small bowl: cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla.
10. Beat until smooth, frost.