Not sure who Sam is, but this recipe looked yummy!
Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake 
cook: 1 hr
additional: 20 mins
total: 1 hr 40 mins
prep: 20 mins
Servings: 15
Yield: 1 - 8x12 inch pan
Ingredients:
3 eggs
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounces) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup raisins
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple, and raisins.
Step 5
Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to the batter and fold in well.
Step 6
Pour into a prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with a toothpick.
Step 7
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Facts:
Per Serving:
374 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 48.7g; fat 18.8g; cholesterol 37.7mg; sodium 259.4mg
Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.
I haven’t had carrot cake in forever… now I’ve got a craving! 
Thanks again!