2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. oil
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla (extract only)
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. + 2 tsp. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. drained pineapple
1 (16 oz.) can undrained shoestring beets

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a flat pan or sheet cake pan for baking (Floured over Crisco.) If using flat pan, cookie sheet with sides. Bake 25 minutes or until slightly moist. If using sheet cake pan, bake longer. Either case, check in middle or close to, with toothpick, always taking cake out with a little show on toothpick. Use cream cheese frosting with vanilla extract and real butter.