Carrot Cake

 

4 eggs

2 ¼ c. sugar

¾ c. oil

1 1/8 c. buttermilk

3 c. flour

¾ t. salt

1 T. baking soda

1 ½ t. cinnamon

1 ½ t. nutmeg

1 ½ c. coconut

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

3 c. shredded carrots

1 ½ c. chopped nuts

 

Beat eggs, add sugar, oil and buttermilk.  Gradually add dry ingredients.  Add remaining ingredients.  Pour into greased and floured 12-16-2 pan.  Bake 350 degrees 35 minutes.  Ice with cream cheese frosting when cake cooled completely.

 

Cream Cheese Frosting

 

3 oz. cream cheese, softened

½ c. butter

4 c. powdered sugar

1 t. vanilla

1 t. orange peel

Beat together and spread on cake.