INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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2 cups sifted flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 1/4 cups vegetable or canola oil
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4 eggs
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2 cups finely grated carrot
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8 1/2 oz. can of crushed pineapple, drained
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1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
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3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut (optional)
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For the cream cheese frosting:
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1/2 cup butter
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8 oz. cream cheese
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 pound confectioner's sugar, sifted