2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. salad oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 c. carrots, shredded
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Mix all ingredients (except carrots, coconut and nuts) well for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, coconut and nuts. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting. Freezes well.