Sam's Famous Carrot Cake Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.

In a medium bowl sift together flour baking soda salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine eggs buttermilk oil sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.

In a medium bowl combine shredded carrots coconut walnuts pineapple and raisins.

Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.

Pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.

Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.