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.

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