Pineapple Carrot Cake - Consumer Queen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• Pinch of ginger
• 3 Tblsp. canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. grated, peeled carrots (or unpeeled, grated zucchini)
• 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 2 Tblsp. butter, softened
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 3/4 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• Splash of pineapple juice
• Chopped pecans, optional
• **can substitute the carrots with unpeeled, grated zucchini which is just as delicious and moist!