Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking soda
4 eggs
1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice OR cloves
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. mashed sweet potatoes
1 1/2 c. Wesson oil

Mix all together in large bowl. Grease and flour 3 cake pans OR 1 bundt cake pan. For layers bake 30 to 35 minutes. Bundt pan bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.

"CREAM CHEESE ICING:"
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 box powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 sm. can milk or more if needed

Mix together and spread on cake. OR use the cooked frosting.

1 lg. can evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1 stick butter
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. coconut
3/4 c. chopped pecans

Combine milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 12 minutes stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add coconut and nuts. Beat until cool and of spreading consistency.