Carrot Cake and Icing

by: Rob Goulding
4 eggs 1 ½ tsp soda
2 cups sugar 1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ cups vegetable oil ½ - 1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla 2 cups grated carrots
3 cups flour 1 cup chopped nuts
2 T grated orange or lemon rind 1 cup pureed pineapple
2 tsp cinnamon
Combine eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, orange rind, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, and salt. Add grated carrots, nuts, and pineapple. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes -- until done.
Frosting:
1 stick margarine
1 package cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla (or maple flavoring - ½ tsp)
about three cups powdered sugar (add to attain the proper consistency)
Blend the ingredients
Ice cake and top with ½ cup chopped walnuts.