Instructions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients; beat well.
  2. Mix flour, soda, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture; stir well.
  3. Add carrots, walnuts, pineapple and coconut; stir well.
  4. Pour batter into greased and floured 13x9 baking pan.
  5. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.
  6. Buttermilk Glaze: Combine first 5 ingredients in large saucepan.
  7. Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes on medium heat.
  8. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
  9. Pour buttermilk glaze over warm cake; let cake cool.
  10. Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter; beat until smooth.
  11. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  12. Stir in vanilla.
  13. Spread cream cheese frosting on top of cooled cake.