Apple Pear Cake

  • 2 cups shredded peeled apples
  • 2 cups shredded peeled pears
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Combine dry ingredients; stir into the fruit mixture. Pour into a greased 13 X 9 baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Suggested toppings: vanilla frosting, powdered sugar, cream cheese frosting, whipped cream.