Guest Author - Susan

*2 cups sugar
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 tablespoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions:
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Attach the following recipe to the jar:

Carrot Cake

Makes 1 13 x 9-inch cake

* 1 jar Carrot Cake mix
* 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
* 3 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 3 cups grated carrots
* 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple
Preheat oven to 350F and grease 13 x 9-inch pan. Place Carrot Cake mix in large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix and add the oil, eggs, carrots, and pineapple. Blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool the cake and frost, if desired, or dust with powdered sugar.