2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. grated carrots
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. crushed drained pineapple
2 c. shredded coconut
1 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. chopped walnuts

Cream sugar and oil together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Combine flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk; mix until smooth. Add vanilla. Fold in grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, rice cereal and chopped nuts.

Pour into 3 greased and floured 8 or 9-inch round cake pans. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until done. Cool in pans. When cool, frost with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe below). Makes 12 to 15 servings.

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

4 oz. cream cheese
6 tbsp. butter
4 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. orange extract
2 tbsp. milk

Put cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl and set out at room temperature until softened. Add powdered sugar, orange extract and milk. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth. Makes enough for a 3-layer cake.