Carrot Fruitcake

Name: Carrot Fruitcake
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1 c. chopped mixed candied fruit; 1 c. chopped dates; 1 c. raisins; 3 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. soda; 3 c. finely chopped carrots; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. cinnamon

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine nuts, fruit, dates and raisins with 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
2

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining flour; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth.
3

Fold in carrots and fruit mixture.
4

Spoon into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
5

Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake is done.
6

Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to cool on a wire rack.
7

Yield:
8

12 to 16 servings.