Ingredients

  • 3 Cups flour
  • 2 Cups sugar
  • 1 Cup coconut, if desired
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Cups (4 medium) shredded carrots
  • 1 1/4 Cups oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, undrained

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease not oil a 13 X 9 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl blend all cake ingredients.
  • Beat 2 minutes at highest speed.
  • Pour into greased pan.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool.