1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. Wesson oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans

Sift flour and mix with salt and spices. Set aside. Cream sugars, eggs and oil. Beat the buttermilk and soda well by hand. Add to creamed mixture. Gradually add dry ingredients. Add vanilla, coconut and pecans. Mix and bake in layers or tube pan at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Makes two 9 or three 8 inch layers.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. coconut, optional
2 tsp. vanilla

2 tablespoons milk may be added for spreading consistency.