1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. shredded carrots
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 lg. egg or 2 egg whites
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves and nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1/2 c. plain yogurt

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.

2. Mix baking soda and warm water in a small bowl.

3. In a large bowl, mix carrots, raisins, sugar, yogurt, applesauce, oil, egg, spices and salt. Stir in flour, then baking-soda mixture. Spread in prepared baking pan.

Bake 1 hour or until a pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before turning cake out on rack.