The Irresistible Carrot, Pineapple, and Coconut Cake

What more could you ask for! Everything we love and nothing more!

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups of applesauce 
• 2 cups of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 cups of grated carrots
• 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 cup of crushed pineapple (not drained!)

Cream cheese frosting:

• 1 cup of butter (softened)
• 16 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla
• 2 pounds of powdered sugar
• Pecans or toasted coconut for garnish

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter two 9-inch round pans.
2. In a bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, and eggs.
3. In a second bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to the applesauce mixture.
4. In a third bowl, combine the carrots, coconut, nuts, vanilla, and pineapple. Add to the applesauce mixture.
5. Pour into the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes and let cool completely before adding the frosting.

For the frosting:

1. Whip the butter and cream cheese. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar.
2. Frost the cake evenly and between the layers.
3. Refrigerate for an hour.

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