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2 cups all purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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1/2 tsp ground cloves
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3-4 carrots)
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1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
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1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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1 cup pecans or walnuts (I prefer pecans), chopped, divided
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1 cup raisins (I use golden raisins soaked in rum)
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4 tsp butter
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1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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3 1/2 cups (1 lb.) powdered sugar
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla (I use Mexican vanilla)
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