Carrot Cake with Pineapple

Batter----- 2 c granulated sugar

3 c flour, unbleached

2 tsps baking soda

2 tsps cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

2 c carrots -- shredded

1 c crushed pineapple -- drained

2 tsps vanilla

1/4 c vegetable oil

3 egg whites -- whipped

Topping---- 8 ozs fat-free cream cheese -- softened

1/2 c powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and flour; set aside. To prepare batter, combine granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and carrots in a mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl, combine crushed pineapple, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, oil, and egg whites. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened. Mixture will be thick. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake, for 1 hour. Meanwhile, to prepare topping, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and remaining vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Blend until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.

BETSY`S NOTE: Bake in a shallow baking pan (11x7" maybe?) rather than a loaf pan.