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3/4 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 ts Vanilla
2 c Shredded beets
3 c Flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
1 c Chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS:

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 9×5″ 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.