Carrot Cake
Made in Cindy's Kitchen, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Recipe"
Recipe Source: 2005 Masterson Family Cookbook ~ Cousin Viola Scott
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
Pinch salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cup white sugar
1 cup oil
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 eggs
8 oz drained, crushed pineapple
2 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup crushed walnuts or pecans
Sift flour, soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar all together. Make a hole in dry ingredients and add oil, pineapple juice, and unbeaten eggs. Mix, then add the crushed pineapple, carrots and walnuts. Mix well and bake at 350* F for approx. 40 minutes. Test with toothpick to see if done.
Icing:
8 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 lb. icing sugar (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter
Mix ingredients until smooth. This cake NEEDS this special icing.