3 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. nuts, chopped
3/4 c. coconut (if desired)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. carrots, grated
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 small can crushed pineapple (with juice)
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Mix all the dry ingredients and add carrots, oil, pineapple, vanilla and eggs. Bake in a well greased and oiled 9x12-inch pan or a tube pan. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter

Blend until smooth.

Submitted by: Barbara Mearls