Mimi's Cafe Carrot Raisin Bread

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, combine oil, sugar, eggs, molasses, and vanilla.
4. Blend shredded carrot and pineapple into the mixture, then add raisins and walnuts; mix well by hand.
5. Pour the flour mixture into the carrot mixture and stir until combined.
6. Pour batter into two greased 8-inch loaf pans.
7. Bake 60 minutes or until done.