Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) — 10 minutes
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt — 5 minutes
3. 3In another bowl, mix together oil, eggs, vanilla extract, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple — 5 minutes
4. 4Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined — 3 minutes
5. 5Fold in walnuts and raisins if using — 2 minutes
6. 6Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans — 5 minutes
7. 7Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans — 2 minutes
8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean — 30 minutes
9. 9Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely — 10 minutes