To-Die-For Carrot Cake {Recipe}

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

unsweetened applesauce (or oil, this is what my Nana used)

2 cups

granulated sugar

eggs, room temperature

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

cinnamon

2 cups

grated carrots

1 cup

shredded sweetened coconut

1 cup

chopped nuts (optional)

1 tsp

vanilla

1 cup

Dole crushed pineapple (not drained!) {use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup}

1 cup

butter (softened)

16 oz

cream cheese (softened)

2 tsp

vanilla

lbs powdered sugar

top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired