Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake Recipe - Beliefnet

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple, crushed and drained
• 2 cups carrots, grated
• 3-1/2 ounces shredded coconut
• 1 cup seedless raisins
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 cube)
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 cube), room temperature
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated