Carrot Cake - Whole Wheat

2-1/4 Cup           Sliced raw carrots 
2 Cups              Brown sugar
4                   Eggs
1 Cup               Oil
1/2 tsp.            Salt
3 tsp.              Cinnamon
2 tsp.              Baking soda
2 Cups              Whole wheat flour

Cover carrots with water and cook carrots till tender, mash drained carrots.  Beat brown sugar, eggs and oil, beat well.  Add salt, cinnamon, soda and flour into mixture.  Beat 2 minutes.  Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan  Bake 350 deg. 35-40 minutes.  Spread with frosting and nuts if desired.

Frosting
1/2 Cup             Butter
8 oz.               Cream cheese
1/2 cup             Honey
2 tsp.              Vanilla

Blend butter and cheese. Add honey and vanilla. Beat till smooth.