Mimi's Cafe Carrot Raisin Bread

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in
a large mixing bowl.

3. In another bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, molasses, and vanilla
with an electric mixer. Add shredded carrot and mix. Add raisins
and walnuts and mix well by hand.

4. Pour flour mixture into the other ingredients and stir until
combined.

5. Pour batter into two ungreased 8-inch loaf pans. Bake for 50-60
minutes, or until done.

Makes 2 loaves.