Carrot Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose four
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups finely shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup mixed candied fruit

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Pour into two greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.