Boiled Carrot Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine carrot, raisins, water, sugar,butter, cinnamon, nutmeg in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir over low heat until sugar is disolved. Do not allow to boil.
3. 3
   Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   Sift half flours and soda into cold mixture.
6. 6
   Then sift remaining flours and add walnuts.
7. 7
   Spread into a well greased cake tin. Bake in a moderately slow oven for about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Stand for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
9. 9
   Tip. Any dried fruit can be used and the walnuts can be ommitted.
10. 10
    Frosting can be added to cake.