Gingered Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 4 beaten eggs
• 3 c. finely shredded carrot
• 3/4 c. cooking oil
• 3/4 c. dried fruit bits
• 2 tsp. grated ginger root or 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 recipe Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
• 1 c. toasted, finely chopped pecans (optional)