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.