- 1/2 c olive oil
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp baking pwd
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 c flour blend
- 1/2 tsp guar gum
- Spice: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp of each: nutmeg, cloves, allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Add to batter: 1.5 c shredded carrots, 1/2 c chopped pecan [or banged with the back of a spoon - very therapeutic ], 1 small can of crushed pineapple – not drained, 1/2 c raisins.
- Cream together sugar, oil, sour cream, and eggs.
- Blend dry ingredients together.
- Add to oil mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Add the carrots & add-ins. Mix.
- Pour in 2 greased 9″ cake pans or one 9×13.
- Bake 40-45 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes clean.