Spicy Parsnip Cake

This rich and spicy cake, redolent of cinnamon and spice and raisins, is a delight at tea time!

Ingredients:
- 2 cup flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 4 cups finely grated parsnips
- 1 cup raisins
Method:
- Preheat oven to 375F. Butter and flour a loaf pan.
- Combine flour, sugars, baking power, baking soda and spices in a bowl.
- Stir in eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix until just blended.
- Fold in grated parsnips and raisins.
- Pour into loaf pan. Bake at 375F 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.