Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake(Pillsbury Winner) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white raisins
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped black walnuts
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. brandy
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. grated carrots
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

At least 2 days before serving, put raisins in a medium saucepan with brandy.
Soak overnight at room temperature.
The next day, add water, sugar, butter, carrots and spices.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Simmer 10 minutes; remove from heat.
Pour into a large mixing bowl.
Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.
The next day, heat oven to 275\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 10-inch angel food tube or 12-cup fluted pan.
Add walnuts, flour, baking powder, soda and salt to carrot mixture.
Mix thoroughly.