Carrot Cake

1 cup shortening
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple and juice
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine ingredients. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or more depending on altitude.