Carrot Cake
(Grandpa Fix’s favorite Christmas treat)
Boil 1 1/2 cup water to which has been added 1 teaspoon each”
cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; cool.
mix together
2 cups grated raw carrots
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons melted shortening
Add the water and spice mixture alternately with 2 3/4 cups
flour (which also has 2 teaspoons soda added)
Also add (all or part)
1 cup raisins
1 cup candied fruit
1/2 cup nuts
Bake in bread pan 50 minutes at 350.