->Carrot 17 <-

3 C unbleached white flour

2 C sugar

1 C shredded coconut

2 1/2 tsp baking soda

2 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp salt

2 C shredded carrots

1 1/4 C oil

2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp grated orange zest

11 ounce can mandarin oranges, undrained

3 eggs

Mix all ingredients for 2 minutes at highest speed on electic mixer.

9x13-inch pan and bake at

350 F for 40-50 minutes. Let

cool in pan for 10-20 minutes before removing.

Tastes better if made 2 days in advance and allowed to mellow in

refrigerator.