1 1/2 c. cooking oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
4 tbsp. hot water
1 1/2 c. plain flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 c. raw sweet potatoes, grated
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend sugar and oil. Add egg yolks; beat well. Add hot water. Add sifted dry ingredients. Beat well. Stir in potatoes, nuts, and vanilla. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour batter into three 9 inch pans sprayed with Baker's Joy. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 lg. can Pet milk
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 c. grated coconut

Combine all ingredients except coconut. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring constantly. Add coconut; beat. Spread on cake.