1 c. cooking oil
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 c. sourdough starter
3 eggs
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. coconut

Mix oil and sugar. Add starter and eggs, one at a time. Fold in pineapple, carrots, nuts and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Add to the sourdough mixture. Blend well. Fold in coconut. Bake in greased 8x12x2 inch pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. Cool.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. milk
Chopped nuts (optional)

Beat all ingredients well. Spread on cooled cake.