1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. cooking oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. shredded, pared carrots
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, set aside. Combine sugar, oil and eggs in bowl. Beat 2 minutes, using an electric mixer at medium speed. Add dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour batter into greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch glass loaf dish. Place dish in microwave oven on an inverted saucer.

Microwave (Medium setting) 15 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 quarter turn every 4 minutes. Cool in dish directly on counter. Remove from dish and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 1 loaf.