Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 beets (shredded)
- 3 c flour
- 1 c sugar
- 3/4 c shortening
- 1 c nuts (chopped)
- 2 t vanilla
- 2 t baking powder
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/4 t nutmeg (ground)
(From Kraft's Fresh Focus, February 1987.) Beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in beets. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9x5" loaf pan. Bake at 350'F. for 60-70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Makes 1 loaf. Nutritional analysis per serving: 441.8 calories; 23.1 grams total fat; (5.1 grams saturated fat); 7.5 grams protein; 30.9 grams carbohydrates; 109.6 milligrams cholesterol; 426.1 milligrams sodium.