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- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and shredded
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups shredded carrots (about 3 carrots)
- 1 cup golden raisins
- ¾ cup finely chopped dried pineapple
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