Copycat J. Alexander's Carrot Cake

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subheading: For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 cups sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

¾ cup canola oil, plus more for pan

¾ cup buttermilk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

2 cups julienne carrots

3 ounces shredded coconut, about 1 cup

1 cup pecan pieces

subheading: For the Syrup:

1 cup sugar

½ cup buttermilk

6 ounces (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

subheading: For the Frosting:

6 ounces (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

2 cups confectioners' sugar

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