Sieve all the dry ingredients and set aside

In a big bowl beat: sugar,eggs and oil until well blended

Add the vanilla essence and beat again for about one minute

Now add the dry ingredients alternated with the buttermilk in half batches

Fold in the carrots and dried fruits with a spatula and divide into two baking tins

Bake at 160 degrees Celsius on preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clear

Frost or enjoy it like it is