3 eggs
1 1/2 c. salad oil
2 c. sugar
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. crushed pineapple
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

For cake, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, oil and sugar. Combine together the dry ingredients and stir dry ingredients into egg mixture. Bake in three nine-inch cake pans at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until layers test done.

ICING:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. white corn syrup
2 tsp. vanilla

For icing, mix all ingredients in saucepan. Cook 6 to 8 minutes after mixture starts to boil. Spread on cake while hot.