Chocolate Carrot Cake

2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. oil
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. grated carrots
1 c. chopped nuts

Beat sugar, eggs and oil. Add dry ingredients, then carrots and nuts, mixing well. Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 350° for about 40 minutes. Frost when cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Blend cream cheese, milk, vanilla and salt. Gradually add sugar; beat until smooth. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary.

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