GOLDEN CARROT FRUITCAKE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.