Best Zucchini Bars -Regina

2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 small carrot, shredded
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup nuts

Blend the sugar, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Beat 1-2 minutes.Fold in zucchini, carrot, oats, and nuts. Mix well, then pour into a jellyroll pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Frost (recipe follows) and cut into bars.

Blend together:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional)
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese