1 c. shredded raw carrots
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. cooking oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins, if desired
1/4 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. In large bowl, blend first 4 ingredients. Beat 1 minute at meduum speed. Add flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat for 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool completely.