Carrot Cake

Recipe from Doris Durham
 
2 c. sugar
1 ½ c. Wesson oil
2-3 c. grated carrots
2 c. cake flour or self-rising
2 t. soda
2 t. cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ c. chopped pecans

Mix oil and sugar, add carrots gradually.  Add flour and spices.  Beat well.  Add eggs, 1 at a time. 
Beat mixture after each one.  Add ½ c. pecans.  Bake 300 F, approx. 35 minutes. 2 layers.
 
Frosting:
1 pkg. Cream cheese (8oz)
1 lb powdered sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 cup cocnut
1 stick margarine
2 t. vanilla
Let cream cheese sit at room temp.  Add salt.  Beat smooth.  Mix sugar and butter, add vanilla.  Add pecans and coconut.