Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Carrot Fruitcake Recipe.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups chopped nuts
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup raisins
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
2 TSPs baking powder
2 TSPs baking soda
2 TSPs ground cinnamon
1 TSP salt
3 cups finely shredded carrots

ICING:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 TBSPs 2% milk

Recipe Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine the nuts, candied fruit, dates, raisins. Add 1/2 cup flour; toss to coat.
In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, mix the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth. (Batter will be stiff.) Fold in carrots and nut mixture. Transfer to a greased and floured 10" tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 75-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over cake.

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