Mix oil and sugar. Add starter and eggs, one at a time. Fold in pineapple, carrots, nuts and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Add to the sourdough mixture. Blend well. Fold in coconut. Bake in greased 8x12x2 inch pan at 350ºF. for 45 minutes or until done. Cool. 

Cream Cheese Filling:

8 ounces of cream cheese
1/2 stick of margarine
1 pound of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 tablespoon of milk
Chopped nuts (optional)

Beat all ingredients well. Spread on cooled cake.

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