2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples
1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour