Carrot Cake
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup raisins
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1 Tbs Rumford health baking powder
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the water in a large saucepan. Add raisins, carrots, honey, dates and all the spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Meanwhile, combine the flour, bran, baking powder, and walnuts, if desired. Add cooled raisin-carrot mixture and mix well. Pour into a non-stick 9 X 9" baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold.