Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

• 2 c. flour
• 2 tsp baking pwdr
• 2 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. oil
• 4 x Large eggs
• 2 c. finely grated carrots
• 1 x (8 1/2 ounce.) can crushed pineapple, liquid removed
• 1/2 c. minced nuts
• 1 x (3 1/2 ounce.) can flaked coconut (opt.)
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1 x (8 ounce.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 x (16 ounce.) box confectioners' sugar, sifted

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