Sift together into a large bowl: 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour 3 1/2 tsp. double-action baking powder (4 1/2 tsp. single-action) 1 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 2/3 c. Snowdrift 3/4 c. canned pineapple juice Mix dough to dampen flour. Beat 2 minutes. If by hand, count beating time only. With electric mixer, use "low speed", scrape bowl often; scrape beaters after 2 minutes. Add: 2 eggs 1/4 c. canned pineapple juice 1 tsp. grated lemon rind Beat 1 minute. Bake in 2 greased 8 inch layer pans, lined with plain paper in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 30 minutes. Cool. Frost with Pineapple Cherry Frosting. PINEAPPLE CHERRY FROSTING: Blend 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar with 1/4 cup Snowdrift and 1/4 cup butter. Stir in 2 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice and 2 1/2 tablespoons canned pineapple juice. Mix until smooth. Frost; decorate with cherries. |