14 Karat Cake

 

Cake

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. baking powder

1&1/2 tsp baking soda

1&1/2 tsp. salt

1&1/2 cups oil

4 eggs

1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

1-15 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained, divided

2 cups carrots, shredded

2&1/2 oz. coconut, shredded

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 

Combine dry ingredients, set aside. Combine wet ingredients, mix well. Add dry ingredients. Mix well again. Pour into ungreased 13 X 9 baking pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Test with a fork for doneness. Leave in pan. Cool thoroughly.

 

Frosting

 

1 stick butter, softened

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 lb. powdered sugar

4 oz. crushed pineapple (see above)

1 tsp. vanilla

Milk to thin

 

Combine all ingredients using an electric mixer. Spread on cake. Finely chopped walnuts make a nice garnish, if desired.