The BEST Carrot Cake EVER!

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder

3 cups raw carrots (grated) - I get the pre-cut ones from the grocery store to save time
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
1 small can crushed pineapple
1 cup pecans - chopped

Sift dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add oil and stir. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well. Last add grated carrots, pineapple and pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes (or until toothpick comes out dry). Ice with carrot cake icing.

Carrot Cake Icing
1 box powdered sugar (about 3 cups)
1 stick of butter
1 8 oz. cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Place all ingredients (except pecans) in a bowl and beat with mixer until a good spreading consistency. Stir in pecans.