Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 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

DIRECTIONS

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.