Raisin-Carrot Cake

Serves 12

Ingredients

1 cup raisins

1 cup carrots, grated

½ cup honey

¼ cup dates, chopped

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. all spice

½ tsp. nutmeg

¼ tsp. ground clove

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

½ cup bran

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ cup walnut pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Place 1 ¾ cups of water in a large saucepan.

3. Add raisins, carrots, honey, dates, and all the spices.

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

5. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly.

6. Meanwhile, combine flour, bran, baking soda, and walnuts.

7. Add the cooled raisin-carrot mixture, stir, mix well.

8. Pour into a nonstick 9 x 9 – inch baking dish.

9. Bake for 45 minutes and serve warm.