Family Favorite Carrot Cake

• 1 c. raisins
• boiling water
• 2 1/3 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 c. lightly packed finely shredded carrots
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Cover raisins with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Drain. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
3. In large bowl, beat sugar, shortening and eggs until fluffy.
4. Add flour mixture and milk; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts.
6. Spread into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
7. Bake 35 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
8. Cool completely.

raisins, boiling water, flour, baking powder, salt, baking powder, carrots, milk, ground cinnamon, sugar, shortening, eggs, walnuts, lemon cream cheese frosting

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=205041 (may not work)