Famous Carrot Cake

Use with cream cheese frosting recipe.

3 eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 cups shredded carrots

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with

juice

1 cup raisins (Optional)

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
2.	In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
3.	In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
4.	In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
5.	Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
6.	Pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
7.	Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.