Family Favorite Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
boiling water
2 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. lightly packed finely shredded carrots
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Preparation

Cover raisins with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.
Drain. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
In large bowl, beat sugar, shortening and eggs until fluffy.
Add flour mixture and milk; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts.
Spread into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Bake 35 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
Cool completely.