Chuck-A-Rama Carrot Cake

Those of you who live in the UT area are probably familiar with the Buffet Restaurant "Chuck-A-Rama". Their carrot cake is to die for. It is my Dad's favorite dessert. So in honor of Father's Day right around the corner, I give you

CHUCK-A-RAMA CARROT CAKE

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

3/4 cup raisins

1/3 cup salad oil

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

3 1/4 cups carrots,shredded

Peel carrots and shred using a 1/16" shredder hole. Place first 7 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand. Add all remaining ingredients and mix by hand until well blended. Place mix into a greased round 9" cake pan and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. Let cool and frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Chuck-A-Rama's Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz Cream Cheese

1 stick margarine

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla

Place first 2 ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add remaining ingredients and beat until light and fluffy.