Into a large mixing bowl sift dry ingredients. Add eggs, oil, carrots, & pineapple. Mix well. Add vanilla & pecans. Bake in tube pan or 6 1/2x 10 1/2-inch oblong cake pan for one hr. At 350 degrees. Glaze with the following, if desired.

Glaze:

Combine sugar & milk in saucepan. Bring to a boil & cook over low heat until mixture forms a soft ball in water. Cool. Add butter & vanilla; beat until creamy. Pour over cake.