Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2 1/3 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 c. packed finely shredded carrots
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cover raisins with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain.
Combine flour and cinnamon.
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 or 2 (9-inch) round cake pans for 30 to 35 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Frost with lemon cream cheese frosting.