3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) can undrained crushed pineapple (optional)
2 1/2 c. grated carrots
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Break eggs and put in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and oil and beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch tube or square pan.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 60 to 75 minutes.