Nan-Nan's Carrot Cake

It is an honor to make this family recipe! Such a wonderful, moist, delicious carrot cake. I can't say enough good things about it. We celebrated my father-in-laws birthday and this cake made the occasion extra special. The cake is rich and full of texture. The frosting is simple and simply delicious.

Ingredients:
2 cups Sugar
1 1/2 cup Canola Oil
4 Eggs
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2 3/4 cup Carrots, grated
8 1/2 oz crushed Pineapple
1 cup shredded Coconut
3/4 cup Walnuts, chopped
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2 cups Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
2 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325. Combine sugar, eggs, oil in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix carrots, pineapple, coconut & walnuts, set aside. In another bowl, mix the remaining dry ingredients and set aside. Alternate adding carrot mixture and dry ingredients to the batter. Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 for 55 minutes. Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy! Cherish!