1 1/2cupschopped nuts, walnuts or pecans are very good
Cream Cheese Frosting
I always double the frosting ingredients, the recipe below is a single batch
one8 ounce packagecream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cupbutter, room temperature
1Teaspoonvanilla
1cupconfectioners sugar
Instructions
Combine sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl, beat at medium speed for 3 -5 minutes until the batter is very creamy . Sift dry ingredients ( flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon) together. Add to oil mixture and beat at low speed for 1 minute. Stir in grated carrots and nuts. Spread batter in a greased and floured 9×13 baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until it tests done with a toothpick. When cool, frost with cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:Let cream cheese and butter warm to room temperature. Beat them together and add vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners sugar.