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Submitted by: Janet Allen from Hauser, ID
Originally shared on the web 03/03/2011

4 eggs
1-3/4 c. sugar
1 c. oil
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1-1/2 carrots, shredded
1 c. apple, cored, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 t. vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5 c. powdered sugar

Blend eggs, sugar and oil together; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix into egg mixture. Stir in carrots, apple and walnuts; pour into 2 greased and floured 9" round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center removes clean; cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: Blend cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until fluffy; gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth. Arrange one layer of cake on a serving plate; frost with cream cheese frosting. Add second layer; frost top and sides. Makes 10 to 12 servings.