1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. cranberry-orange relish
1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. melted shortening
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add remaining ingredients, blend well.

Spread batter into 2 quart mini-bundt pan or 9 inch square pan and bake 40-50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Invert on wire rack and cool completely. Glaze and decorate as desired.

Makes a nice Christmas cake when you follow the pattern of the pan and make each outer ridge a Christmas tree topped with cherry.

GLAZE:

1 tbsp. milk or cream
1 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients and stir to blend well.