Mary Jane's Fabulous Carrot Cake/Butter Cream Cheese Icing

[marieann2001]

My family has been enjoying this cake for more than 30 years. We have tried others but always come back to this as it is extremely moist and wonderful. It is always requested at every family reunion and usually any cookouts we attend.


Mary Jane's Fabulous Carrot Cake with Butter Cream Cheese Icing

1 1/2 cup oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp allspice (or cinnamon)
Pinch of salt
1 large can crushed pineapple
2-3 large carrots, finely shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 baking pan. Mix first three ingredients together and beat for approximately two minutes. Blend dry ingredients (next four ingredients) well and add to egg mixture. Add pineapple and carrots and stir by hand. Pour into pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool thoroughly before frosting.

Butter Cream Cheese Icing

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter (not margarine), softened
1 (16 oz) box or bag (2 cups) powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix all together and spread on cooled cake. If too thick, thin with some of the pineapple juice or water, one teaspoon at a time.

You can use 1 cup of applesauce and 1/2 cup oil instead of the 1 1/2 cup of oil. It still tastes terrific. I always drain the pineapple a little, you need some of the juice for the moistness in the cake. Reserve juice to use in icing (or freeze for later use).

[cv844]

do u drain the pineapple? ty

[patm099]

My friend has been making this cake (or one similar) for years. Yes, you lightly drain the pineapple. The pineapple needs to be slightly moist (but not dripping wet). Reserve juice as you may need for frosting or can use later. My son always drinks the leftover or we freeze in a ice cube tray for use in ice tea.

The directions say to "drain a little". Try it, you'll like it!

[marieann2001]

Yes, you do drain the pineapple but leave it a little moist. No need to drain it completely. The cake needs some of the juice. That is what helps keep it so moist and delicious.

Hope you try it and, if you do, let us know how you like it.