Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake

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  • Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake
    Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake
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3 eggs

¾ cup buttermilk

¾ cup vegetable oil

1 ½ cups white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ 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

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 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 for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.

7) Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving