2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. grated carrots
1 1/4 c. oil (not olive)
1 c. crushed pineapple, drained
3 eggs
3/4 c. coconut (optional)
1/2- 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1 stick butter, softened
1 lb. powdered sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix everything together except the nuts. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl often. Add the nuts. Spray a 9x13x2 inch pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan, spreading evenly.

Bake for 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan completely before icing.

To prepare icing, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl at medium speed until well blended. Spread evenly on top of cooled cake. You can sprinkle some additional ground nuts on top of the cake, if desired.

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