Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

I got this recipe from our bishops wife Linda Loosli, I had to make it for a church activity and it was very good, especially for having whole wheat in it!  It is a good one and moist, enjoy!

Whole Wheat Carrot Cake
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups grated carrots
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple
1 cup coconut
1 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Mix above ingredients with a spoon until blended.  Don't over beat.  Put in oiled cake pan.  Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 min  Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 cube butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1-3 Tblsp milk
3 cups powdered sugar
Mix together and frost carrot cake and enjoy!

For the nourishing of our souls:

Read in D&C 46:11-12
"For all have not every gift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God."
"To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby."

We have the opportunity to meet several gifted and talented sisters in our wards, neighborhoods, and families.  Sometimes we tend to be jealous of their gifts and think we have none, or ours are not as bright.  Some gifts are more visible than others.  Some gifts are very quiet ones.  We are given gifts to bless the lives of others.  When we become jealous, we just hurt ourselves by not profiting of the joy that comes from enjoying and learning from someone else.  We need to share what we have, enjoy what others have and learn and give and be happy and grow! Heavenly Father loves us all THE SAME!