Carrot Passion Layer Cake

Ingredients

2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 ts cinnamon
2 ts baking soda
4 eggs
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
3 c carrots
1 package pineapple
1/2 c black walnuts
3/4 c margarine
12 oz cream cheese
6 c confectioners sugar
1 tb vanilla extract
1 1/2 ts lemon juice
1 c coconut

Instructions

degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans. Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda; set aside. Beat the oil, eggs and carrots in a large bowl for 3-4 minutes. Add the sifted ingredients; beat 1 minute. Fold in pineapple and nuts. Pour into cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting. Use the coconut for garnish. Icing: Beat softened margarine and cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until smooth. This recipe was a first place winner at the 1993 Del Mar California County fair. Jo Anne Merrill ----