Golden Carrot Fruitcake

Name: Golden Carrot Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 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 each raisins, chopped dates and mixed candied fruit

Start a new holiday tradition with this flavorful golden fruitcake from Judy Junwirth of Athol, South Dakota.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
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 each raisins, chopped dates and mixed candied fruit

Directions

In a bowl, combine oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the egg mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Pour into two greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.