1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour (stirred before measuring)
1 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. grated carrots
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. raisins or shredded coconut (optional)

Grease bottom of an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, oil, eggs and vanilla into a large mixing bowl. Blend for 1 minute on low speed of an electric mixer. Stir in carrots, nuts, raisins, coconut into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar on top with whipped topping if desired.