Sam's Famous Carrot Cake - Chelsey J

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 (I used 2 8-inch rounds), and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour (less time if you're using 2 cake pans). Check with toothpick.

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

Cream Cheese Frosting II

INGREDIENTS

* 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

* 1/2 cup butter, softened

* 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.