"Or rather, everything but the kitchen sink would be a more appropriate title. This delicious cake includes fruits, nuts, and vegetables all in one tasty package. It is moist and dense thanks to the carrots, pineapple, bananas, and raisins. Even carrot cake haters love this version. This is the best fruitcake you'll ever eat...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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2 cups all purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup granulated white sugar
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1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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4 large eggs
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1-1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 large - see Note)
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1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
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2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup raisins, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained and patted dry