Carrot-Nut Cake - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Grease and flour tube pan.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Beat shortening, sugar and egg yolks in large bowl at high speed for 3 minutes.
Finish mixing by hand.
Stir in carrots, walnuts, orange and lemon juices.
Stir in flour mixture a little at a time.
Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form.
Fold into batter.
Spoon into pan and spread evenly.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cake should be light golden. Dust with powdered sugar.