absolutely phenomenal moist carrot cake

Ingredients For absolutely phenomenal moist carrot cake

• 2 c

  sifted flour
• 2 tsp

  baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp

  baking soda
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 2 tsp

  ground cinnamon
• 2 c

  granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 c

  canola oil
• 4

  eggs
• 1 tsp

  vanilla extract
• 2 c

  finely grated raw carrots
• 3/4 c

  golden raisins
• 12 oz

  can of crushed pineapple drained in sieve. push out as much juice as you can.
• 1 c

  chopped walnuts optional
• 1/2 c

  flaked sweetened coconut
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
• 3/4 c

  butter
• 12 oz

  cream cheese
• 2 tsp

  vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 lb

  24 ounce powdered sugar
• 1/4 c

  garnish toasted coconut optional
• 1/4 c

  chopped walnuts optional for garnish