Ginger Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• Cake
• 2 c flour
• 2 c granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 31/2 tsp baking soda
• 4 eggs
• 3 c finely shredded carrot
• 3/4 c cooking oil
• 3/4 c mixed dried fruit bits
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger or 3/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 c finely chopped pecans, toasted (opt)
• Frosting
• 2 3 oz pkg cream cheese
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 tbsp apricot brandy or orange juice.
• 1/2 tsp orange peel