Sandy Jenkin's Carrot Cake Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 x 2 pan.
3. Grate the rind of the orange into a bowl with the grated carrots.
4. Set aside.
5. Juice the orange.
6. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
7. Add the oil, orange juice, and eggs.
8. Beat well.
9. Stir in the grated carrot and orange zest.
10. Stir in the raisins and chopped nuts.
11. Pour into prepared pan.
12. Bake for 1 hour or until center of cake springs back when lightly touched.
13. Let cake cool in pan.
14. If you frost cake, be sure to wait until it is completely cooled or it will melt your icing.