Instructions: Cream margarine and sugar; add other ingredients, mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture. Bake in 2 well greased cake pans at 350 degrees approximately 30 minutes. Cool.

To make frosting: Boil together 2-1/2 cups sugar, evaporated milk, syrup and butter. Brown lightly in a heavy skillet, 3/4 cup sugar; add to the boiling mixture. Cook to a soft ball stage; cool and beat.

Place crushed pineapple between layers. Ice cake with frosting. Decorate top with pecan halves.

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