Carrot Fruitcake - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine nuts, fruit, dates and raisins with 1/2 cup flour. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil.
Mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining flour.
Gradually add to sugar mixture.
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to cool on a wire rack.
If desired, drizzle with confectioners sugar icing when cooled.
Yields 12 to 16 servings.