2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
3/4 c. oil
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. sugar (may reduce to 1 1/2 c.)
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 c. grated carrots
3 1/2 oz. coconut
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts, optional

Sift flour, soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Beat eggs. Add oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture, pineapple, carrots, coconut and nuts; mix well.

Pour into well greased and floured pan, 13 x 9 inch. Bake 55 minutes at 350 degrees, or until done.