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1 1/2 cups salad oil
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2 1/2 cups sugar
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4 eggs, seperated
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5 T. hot water
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2 1/2 cups sifted flour
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp cloves
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3/4 cups grated carrots
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1 cup chopped nuts; optional (pecans or walnuts)
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