Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups finely shredded carrots
• 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice (optional)
• 1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

• 1 recipe cream cheese frosting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 9x13-inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and combine thoroughly. Fold in shredded carrots and (if desired) crushed pineapple, coconut, and walnuts.
4. Pour into prepared baking pan, and bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Check with toothpick.
5. Once completely cooled, frost with desired frosting and serve.