Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

self rising flour

1 1/2 tsps

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

nutmeg

1/2 tsp

ground cloves

1/4 tsp

allspice

1 tsp

baking soda

2 cups

granulated sugar

1 cup

vegetable oil

1 tbsp

vanilla paste

4 larges

eggs

3 cups

carrots

1/2 cup

pineapple you can omit this if you want but i think it is essential

1 cup

roasted walnuts optional

1/2 cup

butter

16 ozs

cream cheese somewhat but still a little stiff/ 16 oz is 2 packages

3 1/2 cups

confectioner's sugar if you want the frosting more stiff

1 pinch

salt

1 tsp

vanilla extract