2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
3 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt, soda & baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. black walnuts
1 c. coconut
2 tsp. coconut flavoring

Beat well the sugar, oil and eggs. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Add nuts and coconut. Bake in 350 degree oven 1 hour and 5 minutes. Pour syrup over hot cake and let stand 4 hours.

SYRUP:

Boil 5 minutes: 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. coconut flavoring