3 sticks butter (1/2 c. = 1 stick)
3 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
6 eggs
1 c. coconut
confectioners sugar

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners sugar and beat well. Pour batter into two greased bread pans.

Bake in 325°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes and remove from pan. Dust with confectioners sugar.