Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a loaf pan or small ring pan.

Mix sugar and applesauce in a large bowl. Combine dry ingredients and add the to wet mixture. Add carrots and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix well.

Stir in the optional nuts and raisins. Pour into the pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (in juice, drained) to the batter.

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