1 c. pecans
1 c. coconut
1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 lb. box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Butter the bottom of a 9"x13" pan. Put chopped nuts and coconut in bottom of pan. Prepare cake mix as directed. Pour on top of nuts and coconut. Beat pan on counter to settle. Mix remaining ingredients until smooth. It will be thick. Spoon on top of cake. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.