This delicious bread features carrots, coconut and cherries.

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup candied cherries, quartered
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Step by Step:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil.
• Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Fold in the carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and pecans.
• Pour into four greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
• Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 4 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaves