"This wonderful recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! You'll love the texture this pretty, moist cake gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! Its traditional cream cheese frosting adds just the right touch of sweetness. —Debbie Jones, California, Maryland..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 eggs
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1-1/2 cups canola oil
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2 cups finely grated carrots
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
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1 cup flaked coconut
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1 cup chopped nuts
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Additional chopped nuts