Spanish Cream

1/2 cup shortening 1-1/4 cups flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 egg 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup grated carrots 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup seedless raisins 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup currants 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. thinly cut lemon peel 1 tbsp. water Blend shortening and sugar, add egg. To…