Surprise Carrot Cake

• 2 1/4 c. Softasilk cake flour
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice or ginger
• 2 c. finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
• Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

1. Grease and flour 2 round pans (9 x 1 1/2-inch).
2. Beat all ingredients except carrots, pecans and frosting in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
3. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
4. Stir in carrots and pecans.
5. Pour into pans.
6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes.
7. Remove from pans; cool layers completely.

softasilk cake flour, sugar, eggs, mayonnaise, baking soda, pineapple, salt, pecans, ground allspice, carrots, cream cheese frosting

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=967014 (may not work)