Beet Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (250 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup (250 ml) dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) raisins
• 1 cup (250 ml) chopped pecans
• 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups (500 ml) beets (about 2 medium), peeled and grated