Step 1

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.

Step 2

Combine sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla and mix on medium-low speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Step 3

Slowly mix in flour mixture until just combined.

Step 4

Add pineapple (undrained), 1 cup chopped pecans, and coconut, and continue mixing on medium-low speed until all ingredients are thoroughly combined (about 1 minute).

Step 5

Spray a 13x9 baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 6

Pour cake batter into the pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is set in the center and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool the cake completely in the pan then frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the cake.

Step 9

Store in the refrigerator