Surprise Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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