Carrot Passion Layer Cake

Ingredients

250 gr flour
400 gr sugar
3 gr cinnamon
9 gr baking soda
4 eggs
350 ml vegetable oil
375 gr carrots
1 package pineapple
60 gr black walnuts
170 gr margarine
350 ml cream cheese
1,200 gr confectioners sugar
14 gr vanilla extract
7 ml lemon juice
80 gr coconut

Instructions

degrees. Grease and flour three 23 cm cake pans. Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda; set aside. Beat the oil, eggs and carrots in a large bowl for 3-4 minutes. Add the sifted ingredients; beat 1 minute. Fold in pineapple and nuts. Pour into cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting. Use the coconut for garnish. Icing: Beat softened margarine and cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until smooth. This recipe was a first place winner at the 1993 Del Mar California County fair. Jo Anne Merrill ----