Carrot-Nut Cake

Name: Carrot-Nut Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 1 c. sugar; 3 eggs, separated; 1 c. carrots, shredded; 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts; 2 Tbsp. orange juice; 1 tsp. lemon juice

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 c. carrots, shredded
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions

1

Grease and flour tube pan.
2

Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
3

Beat shortening, sugar and egg yolks in large bowl at high speed for 3 minutes.
4

Finish mixing by hand.
5

Stir in carrots, walnuts, orange and lemon juices.
6

Stir in flour mixture a little at a time.
7

Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form.
8

Fold into batter.
9

Spoon into pan and spread evenly.
10

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
11

Cake should be light golden. Dust with powdered sugar.