Excellent Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 1/4 cups coconut
• Buttermilk Glaze
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup solid margarine, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla