They say it’s the best… what do you think?
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- ¾ cup golden raisins
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2½ cups shredded carrots-hand grate for finest carrots
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (pre-toast for more flavor, if desired)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for decorating top, if desired (pre-toast for even more flavor, if desired)
- Orange Zest Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
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