Carrot Cake

I have been searching for the perfect carrot cake recipe and got this one from a friend.  It is delicious, not dry and not soggy...and the frosting is amazing!  -Kristin

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 1/2 cups grated carrots

1 small can of crushed pineapple

1 cup coconut or chopped walnuts (optional)

FROSTING:

1 stick of butter, soft

8 ounce cream cheese, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups powdered sugar

• Mix the sugar, eggs and vegetable oil well.
• Mix in remaining ingredients.
• Bake in a lightly greased 9x13 pan at 350 for 45-55 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• For frosting:  Beat the butter first until smooth.
• Then add the softened cream cheese and beat until smooth.
• Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
• Frost completely cooled cake.