Carrot Fruitcake
["1 c. pitted orange-essence flavored or plain prunes", "1/3 c. hot water", "2 large eggs", "whites from 2 large eggs", "2 tsp. fresh grated orange peel", "1/2 c. orange juice", "1/4 c. vegetable oil", "2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda and salt", "3 c. shredded carrots", "1/2 c. toasted chopped walnuts", "1/2 c. semi-sweet mini chocolate chips"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Grease and flour 12 Bundt shape muffin pans, two 6-cup pans or one 12-cup Bundt pan."]
["prunes", "water", "eggs", "whites", "fresh grated orange peel", "orange juice", "vegetable oil", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "carrots", "walnuts", "semi-sweet mini chocolate chips"]