2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. salad oil
4 eggs
2 c. finely grated carrots
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 (3 1/2 oz.) flaked coconut

Sift first 5 ingredients together. Add sugar, oil and eggs. Mix well. Add carrots, pineapple, nuts and coconut. Blend thoroughly. Pour into 3 (9 inch) round layer cake pans (greased and floured). Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Fill layers and top with cream cheese frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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