This is from one of the food instructors at the college where I used to work. It's the lemon juice in the frosting that really makes this cake.

CARROT CAKE

Sift together into large mixing bowl:

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups sugar

Add:

1 cup oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup water

Beat well, add:

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 cups chopped nuts, 8-oz. can crushed pineapple - liquid and all. Stir to mix. Add 2 cups grated carrots.

Pour into greased 9x13 glass pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 325† for 1 hour or until test done.

Frost with cream cheese icing.

2 cups powdered sugar
8-oz. cream cheese
2 Tablespoons butter
Lemon juice

Combine.