Carrot Ginger Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots about 4 large, peeled, cut into 1/2 pieces
• 1/4 Cup buttermilk
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 extra-large eggs
• 3 tbls minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• Shredded sweetened coconut