1 c. dates
1 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 cube butter
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 (8 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. unsweetened coconut
1 c. nuts, chopped

Chop dates and raisins or process in blender. Boil with the water for 3 minutes. Add butter, stir and cool. Mix flour and baking soda well with eggs, vanilla and crushed pineapple. Add carrots, coconut and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan and bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees or until tests done. Can be frosted with soft cream cheese when cool.