3 c. flour
                       2 c. sugar
                       1 c. coconut
                       2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
                       2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
                       1 teaspoon salt
                       2 c. (4 medium) shredded carrots
                       1 1/4 c. cooking oil
                       2 teaspoons vanilla
                       1 teaspoon grated orange peel (it's so expensive I've always omitted
                       this)
                       11 oz. can mandarin oranges, undrained
                       3 eggs

                         Grease a 9" X 13" cake pan.  In large bowl, blend all ingredients.  Beat
                       2 minutes at highest speed.  Pour into greased pan.  Bake 45 to 55 min.
                       until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool.

                      CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
                       8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
                       2 Tablespoons butter or marg., melted
                       1 teaspoon vanilla
                       3 c. powdered sugar
                       1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts, if desired

                       In medium bowl, blend frosting ingred. (except nuts); beat until smooth.
                       spread over cake; sprinkle with nuts.  Store cake in refrigerator.

                       (Tip:  Self-rising flour is not recommended in this recipe)