King Arthur Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sweet flaked coconut
• 1 cup oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract