EVA RAE'S CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• **To make burnt sugar, cook sugar in a small skillet over medium heat until it carmelizes; pour immediately into batter.
• Combine oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Sift dry ingredients together in another bowl and add half to oil and sugar.
• Add eggs, one at a time, alternating with the remaining dry ingredients.
• Stir in carrots, flavorings and nuts.
• Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
• Bake at 325°F for approximately 1 hour.
• Cool and frost.