Carrot Cupcakes

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup oil

4 eggs

1 tsp salt

2 cups flour

2 tsp soda

2 tsp cinnamon

2 cups (heaping) grated carrots

1 cup chopped nuts

Beat together sugar, oil and eggs until thick. Sift together the dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Mix well. Add carrots and nuts. Bake in 20 - 22 cupcake papers, or a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350*F for 35 to 40 minutes for large cake and 20-25 minutes for cupcakes.

Cream Cheese Icing:

4 cups icing sugar

1/4 cup melted butter

3 oz cream cheese

2 tsp vanilla

Mix all together until smooth.

Top icing with chopped nuts.