2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. oil
1 c. white sugar
2 c. carrots, grated
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can coconut (optional)

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. orange juice (optional)
1 tsp. orange rind (optional)

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add remaining ingredients, including coconut, if desired. Grease and flour three 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting. To make frosting, cream butter, cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar together and spread on cake.

VARIATION: Spread buttermilk glaze over hot cakes while still in pans. When cool add orange frosting.