1 (2 1/2 lb.) can sweet potatoes
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Drain the canned sweet potatoes. Now beat all the ingredients together in your electric mixer or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture into greased 2 quart casserole. Prepare the following topping:

1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. melted butter

Mix all the ingredients together and spread on top of the casserole of sweet potatoes. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot to 6 to 8 persons.