Carrot Fruitcake

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3 c. finely shredded carrots
  • 1 c. chopped mixed candied fruit
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • confectioners sugar icing

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine nuts, fruit, dates and raisins with 1/2 cup flour. Set aside.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil.
  3. 3
    Mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining flour.
  4. 4
    Gradually add to sugar mixture.
  5. 5
    Spoon into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
  7. 7
    Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to cool on a wire rack.
  8. 8
    If desired, drizzle with confectioners sugar icing when cooled.
  9. 9
    Yields 12 to 16 servings.

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