Mix:
2 C sugar
1 1/2 c salad oil
4 eggs
2 t vanilla

Sift together:
2 c flour
1 T cinnamon
1 t salt
2 t soda

Add flour mixture to liquid mixture. Add 3 cups grated carrots (1#). Mix with crushed nuts and raisins. Mix well.

Frosting:
1 stick butter
1 8-oz cream cheese
1 1/2 box powdered sugar
1 t vanilla
crushed nuts optional

Add enough milk to spread easily.

Box of Devil’s Food cake mix
15-oz can of pumpkin
1/2 c water
3/4 c chocolate chips

Bake according to box directions, may have to bake longer than expected.

1 box devil’s food cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Combine all (you can puree the cherries if you want) and bake in 9 x 13 pan according to box directions.

Goes great with fudge frosting.