GIFT GIVING CARROT CAKE 
3 c. unsifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
20 oz. can Dole crushed pineapple in juice, well drained (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
3 c. coarsely shredded carrots
1 c. raisins
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Grease and flour six 5 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2 inch loaf or two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans or one 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer at medium speed. Beat eggs, sugar, real mayonnaise, crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup juice until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed. Stir in remaining ingredients. Turn into prepared pans. Bake in 350 degree oven 50-55 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove. Cool. Frost with Silky Lemon Frosting. Refrigerate.

SILKY LEMON FROSTING:

In small bowl with mixer at low speed beat 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Beat in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind. Gradually beat in 1/2 cups unsifted confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy.

 

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