2 c. sugar
2 c. flour (plain)
Pinch of salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
16 oz. can fruit cocktail

Sift dry ingredients together. Add eggs and entire can of fruit cocktail. Mix together. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. While cake is cooking, boil icing.

1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 3 ingredients and boil slowly for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add last 3 ingredients. Pour over cake while hot.