Mom’s Carrot Cake.

Directions:

  • Grease and flour (3) 9” round baking pans

  • Preheat oven to 350F

  • Drain pineapple

  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar together.

  • Add oil and eggs - beat until smooth.

  • Fold in pineapple, carrots & nuts. Mix well.

  • Turn batter into baking pans.

  • Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.

  • Cool cake in pan for 10-15 minutes. Place on rack to cool completely.

  • Once cool - build cake with icing between layers and on top.

For Icing:

  • Soften cream cheese and butter together. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until it reaches spreading consistency.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (8.5 oz) can crushed pineapple

  • 2 cups flour

  • 2 tsp. baking powder

  • 1 tsp. baking soda

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 2 tsp. cinnamon

  • 2 cups sugar

  • 1.5 cups oil

  • 4 eggs

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Icing:

  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1 box powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp. vanilla