Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 c. sugar (divided)
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 (6oz. ea.) jars junior carrot baby food
• 1 (8oz.) can crushed pineapple (in its own juice)
• 1/2 c. flaked coconut
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1 (15oz.) tub part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• red, yellow, & green food coloring