Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots

Method

  • Cream the shortening with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and water.
  • Whisk the flour with cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat at low speed until just blended.
  • Stir in carrots by hand; place in a greased, 6-cup ring mold. [Editors' note: We used a small tube pan.]
  • Put in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours and as long as overnight. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour. Let cool in the pan, then flip out and serve.