1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, nutmeg and salt. Add alternately to creamed mixture with buttermilk, beating well.

Turn into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 370 degrees for 25 minutes.

TOPPING:

6 tbsp. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. light cream
1/2 c. flaked coconut

Combine butter, cream, and sugar; bring to a boil. Pour over warm cake. Top with flaked coconut. Bake 5 minutes more. Serve warm.