5 Layer Carrot Cake

This has a lot of ingredients and takes a little time, but it is definatly worth it.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil 
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 2 cups grated carrot 
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 

 

1. Line 5  round cakepans with wax paper; lightly grease and flour wax paper. Set pans aside.
2. Stir together first 4 ingredients.
3. Beat eggs and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrot and next 3 ingredients. Pour batter into prepared cakepans.
4. Bake at 350° for 25  minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.