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Start by preheating your oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting them with flour.
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In a spacious bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt thoroughly.
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In another bowl, whip together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add in the eggs one by one, then blend in the vanilla extract.
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Slowly incorporate the dry mix into the liquid blend. Gently integrate grated carrots, pecans, pineapple, and, if you like, shredded coconut.
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Pour the batter equally into your prepared pans and let them bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool before enveloping them in cream cheese frosting. Finish with a cascade of caramel sauce and extra pecans if preferred. Delight in this sumptuous creation!.