Coconut Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1-1/2 cups canola oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 2-1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, with juices
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened flake coconut
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 (8 ounce) cream cheeses, softened
• 6-7 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 cups coconut, toasted
• carrot candies, if desired