JoJo's Carrot Cake

Name: JoJo's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free 1:1 ); 2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp lemon flavoring; 3-4 cups carrots (shredded); 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts and pecans are best); 1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 dash salt (if desired)