CARROT/PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE

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Ingredients + Instructions:

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Sift together:

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2 C       sifted flour

1 1/2 C   sugar

2 tsp     baking soda

1/2 tsp   salt

1 tsp     cinnamon

1 tsp     mace

 

In separate bowl, combine:

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3         eggs

1/3 C     oil

3/4 C     buttermilk

2 tsp     vanilla

 

Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix well.

 

Stir in:

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1/2 C     drained crushed pineapple

2 C       shredded carrots

1 C       chopped pecans

1 C       coconut

 

Pour into greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes, or until cake tests done.

 

Buttermilk Glaze

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2/3 C    sugar

1/3 C    butter

1/3 C    buttermilk

2 tsp    corn syrup

1/4 tsp  baking soda

1 tsp    vanilla

 

Combine in a saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes.  Then stir in vanilla.

 

Punch holes in warm cake and pour hot glaze over top.

 

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From: starman@crash.amigans.gen.nz (Robin Halligan)