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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce (or oil, this is what my Nana used)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 eggs (room temperature)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup Dole crushed pineapple (not drained! {use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup})
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired