In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add sugar; beat to mix well.

Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add to sugar mixture. Beat at medium speed for 1 minute. Add carrots, walnuts, coconut, and pineapple; mix well.

Bake in 350dg oven fpr 30-35 minutes, or until cake tests done. Also can be baked in a Bundt or 9x19-inch baking pan.

Pour mixture into 2 greased and floured 9-inch-round cake pans.

Frost with cream cheese frosting if you want.