Yield: 6
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3½ cup | Flour |
| 2½ cup | Sugar |
| 2 teaspoons | Baking soda |
| 1½ teaspoon | Salt (optional) |
| ¼ teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| 3 \N | Eggs |
| ¾ teaspoon | Nutmeg |
| ½ teaspoon | Ground cloves |
| ¾ cup | Shortening |
| ¾ cup | Fresh orange juice |
| 1 cup | Shredded apple (1 large) |
| 1 cup | Shredded pear (1 large) |
| 1 cup | Chopped nuts |
Into a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder and spices. Add shortening, orange juice and shredded fruit. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs. Beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased and floured bundt cake pan or 10 inch tube pan. Bake 70-80 minutes at 350F. Cool 5 minutes and then take out of pan. Cool thoroughly. Sprinkle with icing sugar, or frost with Jack-O-Lantern Frosting.
Shared by: Sharon Stevens