2 c. carrots, raw, grated
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 tbsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
2 c. boiling water
4 eggs
2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tbsp. salt
3 c. flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. raisins, chopped

In a bowl, mix carrots, brown sugar, baking soda, shortening and boiling water. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake in preheated moderate oven at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Check after 50 minutes. Cool thoroughly before cutting into slices.