Whole Wheat Nutty Christmas Fruit Cake

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and rub in the margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Add fruit, nuts, orange rind, carrots and spices and mix well.

Mix the sweetener into the eggs and beat into the dry ingredients.

Add enough orange juice to make a soft dough.

Put the mixture into 8 inch round or 7×7 inch nonstick cakepan and bake for 45 to 60 min.

(or use larger pan and reduce cooking time) When ready, the cake should be firm to the touch and a toothpick should come out clean.

Cool in the cake pan.

Turn out upside down, make a few toothpick holes in the bottom and spoon in any leftover orange juice and alcohol if using.

Store in an airtight container.

Suggested icing is made with apples and cottage cheese.