Coconut Carrot Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Orange paste food coloring
• Parsley sprig