Easy, Moist Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups shelled walnuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
• 2 cups carrots, finely grated
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Extra whole or chopped walnuts, for topping