2 c  Flour, all-purpose              1 1/2 c  Vegetable oil
     2 c  Sugar                               2 c  Carrots, finely grated
   1/2 ts Salt                                1 ts Vanilla extract
     1 ts Baking soda                         1 c  Shredded coconut
     2 ts Cinnamon, ground                    1 c  Nuts, chopped, divided
     3    Eggs                                     Cream Cheese Frosting
 In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, oil, carrots and
 vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and 1/2 cup
 nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for
 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool. Frost cooled cake with
 Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Store in
 refrigerator.
                
                 Yields       
                12 servings