Carrot Cake

Name: Carrot Cake
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; ½ cup chopped walnuts; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 cups coarsely grated carrot; 1½ cups vegetable oil; 2 cups plain flour; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt