1 1/2 sticks butter
1 lb. light brown sugar
4 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. flaked coconut

Melt on low heat the butter and the brown sugar together. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and add them to the butter and sugar. Remove from heat and add the flour, baking powder and vanilla. Stir together well. Gradually add the coconut and chopped nuts to mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes in a loaf pan. Enjoy!