2 1/3 c. flour 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/4 c. salad oil 2 c. carrots, finely grated 1 c. pecans, chopped 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. soda 4 eggs (whole) 1 c. pineapple, drained 2 tsp. vanilla Mix dry ingredients and add salad oil; beat 2 minutes; add eggs and beat 2 more minutes. Stir by hand; vanilla, carrots, crushed pineapple and pecans. Pour into 3 (7 inch) pans or 2 (9 inch) pans greased and floured. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before frosting cake. FROSTING: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp. cream 1/2 angel flake coconut 3/4 c. pecans, chopped 1 lb. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. raisins Blend cream cheese, cream together and add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time; blending well after each addition. Stir in pecans, coconut and raisins. Refrigerate cake. |