2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. black walnut extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. grated carrots
1 c. black walnuts

Mix all ingredients and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees in an ungreased tube pan. Pour sauce over hot cake in pan as soon as it comes out of the oven.

BUTTERMILK SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. white corn syrup

Mix all ingredients in small pan over medium heat. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over hot cake. Let stand for 2 hours before removing cake from pan. Store tightly covered.