Easy Nova Scotia Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup raisins (optional)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
nuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven 350F.
Grease and flour a 9x13\" pyrex dish, or 2 5x9\" loaf pans.
In a large saucepan combine carrots, raisins, butter, sugar, spices and water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
Cool and add all remaining dry ingredients.
Stir well and pour into prepared baking pan (s).
Bake at 350F for 1 hour, until cake test done.
If desired, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and garnish with crushed pineaples and nuts.
Enjoy!