1 c. salad oil
1 c. white sugar plus 1 c. brown sugar or 2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water or soy milk
4 c. unbleached white flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
3 c. grated raw carrots
1 c. chopped nuts; optional
1/2 c. raisins; optional

Blend oil and sugar, add water and beat. Sift the flour with remaining ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Add carrots and nuts and mix well. Bake in 3 oiled and floured layer pans or one 9 x 13 inch cake pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. (Baking time may be less if using small round pans.)