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

Sift first 5 dry ingredients together, then add sugar, oil and eggs and mix well. Blend in thoroughly, carrots, pineapple, nuts and coconut. This bakes a large cake or 3 greased and floured 9-inch round layers.

Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes for layers.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/2 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 lb. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together in order given.