*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Carrot Coconut Cake

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Flour
   2      cups          Sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   1      teaspoon      Baking soda
   2      teaspoons     Ground cinnamon
   3                    Eggs
   1 1/2  cups          Vegetable oil
   2      cups          Carrots -- finely grated
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract
   1      cup           Crushed pineapple -- well
                        drained
   1      cup           Coconut -- shredded
   1      cup           Chopped nuts -- divided
                        -----CREAM CHEESE FROSTING-----
   2      packages      (3 oz ea) cream cheese -- softened
   3      cups          Confectioners sugar -- sifted
   6      tablespoons   Butter or margarine -- soften
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, add eggs,
 oil carrots and vanilla; beat until combined. 
 Stir in pineapple, coconut and 1/2 cup nuts.
Pour into a greased 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking pan.
 Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done.
 Cool. Combine frosting ingredients in a small bowl.  
Mix until well blended. Frost cooled cake.
 Sprinkle with remaining nuts.  Store in refrigerator. 

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