3 c. flour
1 c. coconut
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. shredded carrots
2 tsp. vanilla
11 oz. can mandarin oranges (undrained)
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. cooking oil
1 tsp. orange peel (grated)
3 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease (not oil) 13x9 inch pan. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. In large bowl, blend all cake ingredients. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees f. for 45 to 55 minutes or when toothpick comes out clean. Cool.

FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts (if desired)
2 tbsp. butter (melted)
3 c. powdered sugar

In medium bowl, blend all frosting ingredients except nuts. Beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with nuts.