2 c Sugar
1 1/2 c Margarine/butter
1 1/2 tb Vanilla
5 x Eggs
16oz can yams,drained,
Reserve 1T yam liquid
3 c All purpose flour
2 tb Baking powder
2 tb Soda
1 ts Salt
2 tb Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Chopped pecans
1 c Raisins
8 1/4 oz can crushed pineapp
Well drained, reserving 1/4
Liquid
FROSTING
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
Dash of salt
1/4 c Margarine/butter
1/4 c Reserved pineapple liquid
2 tb Half and half
1 tb Reserved yam liquid
3/4 c Powdered sugar
1 ts Vanilla
8 x Pecan halves
Heat oven to 325F. Grease and flour 10 in tube pan. In large bowl,
cream sugar, 1 1/2 c. margarine and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla until light and
fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Cut up
yams; add to vreamed mixture, beating until well mixed. lightly spoon
flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder, soda,
salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
Yields
15 Servings