Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour (or grease and parchment paper) your pan(s). See directions below for baking one 9x13-inch cake or three 8-inch layers.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mix the shortening and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and beat well with an electric mixer.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the egg mixture and mix with a spoon.

Step 4

Fold in the pineapple, vanilla, and carrots.

Step 5

Pour into prepared pan(s).

Step 6

Bake: 45 minutes for a 9x13-inch cake. (I grease and flour the pan for this)

Step 7

Bake: 35-40 minutes for three 8-inch layers (I grease and use a circle of parchment paper for this)

Step 8

When cakes are done, a toothpick inserted will come out cleanly.

Step 9

Cool completely in pan(s) before frosting.

Step 10

Frost with cream cheese frosting.